The remarkable cooling effect of trees on the land surface temperature of cities has been brought to light in a recent analysis of satellite data conducted across 293 cities in Europe. This study, conducted by Jonas Schwaab and his colleagues at ETH Zurich in Switzerland, has reinforced the significance of tree planting in urban areas as a means of adaptation to global … [Read more...] about The Cooling Power of Trees: Mitigating Urban Heat with Green Canopies