Cities across the country have less green space now than they did 20 years ago, according to Statistics Canada.
Penticton, Chilliwack and Kelowna experienced the largest decline in B.C., although Vancouver and Abbotsford weren’t far behind.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
Statistics Canada computed greenness scores using NASA satellite imagery, which measured vegetation using near-infrared and red light.Article content Green space in urban settings helps to improve air quality, reduce temperatures and heat-dome effects, absorb rainwater run-off and store carbon — all areas of increasing concern as the province experiences increased wildfires, hotter summers and heavier rains due to climate change.
“The health benefits of greenness are most profound for under-resourced populations who have fewer other health supports,” she said, noting that lower-income communities “might experience stronger impacts from vegetation losses.”
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