Imagine this: the rhythmic pulse of a vibrant city fades as you delve into a lush emerald embrace. Towering palms sway overhead, dappling sunlight paints the path ahead, and the melodic calls of exotic birds fill the air. You're not dreaming; you've just entered the heart of Tijuca National Park, the world's largest urban forest, nestled within the electric metropolis of Rio de … [Read more...] about These Steep Stairs Lead You to the Top of the World’s Largest Urban Jungle, Pico da Tijuca
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The Cooling Power of Trees: Mitigating Urban Heat with Green Canopies
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
Pietragalla – Urban Park of the Palmenti – Virtual Tour 360°
Urban Park of the Palmenti of Pietragalla in the Potenza, in Basilicata, whose center is built on a short terraced shelf, at 839 m a.s.l., on the left side of the Cancellara stream. The name of the town seems to have originated around the 10th century from the medieval term. The coat of arms of Pietragalla is a rooster on three mountains and three towers … [Read more...] about Pietragalla – Urban Park of the Palmenti – Virtual Tour 360°