New heat maps have shown the power of trees 🌲 Areas in cities, such as London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, and Newcastle, with fewer trees and green spaces are up to 5C warmer.
, found that neighbourhoods with higher levels of tree cover, green space or both were much cooler than those without.
The analysis also found that people of colour make up 65% of the population in neighbourhoods with the least cooling, demonstrating how marginalised communities can be the most affected byPeople living on lower incomes are also disproportionately affected by a lack of cooling near their homes, whileRecent years have seen an increase in initiatives and funding to improve green spaces in urban areas, like the government’s Levelling Up Parks Fund, London mayor Sadiq Khan’s push for more urban...
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
I choose Apple Maps over Google Maps every time for this single reasonApple Maps' best feature puts directions on my wrist
Read more »
Lincolnshire Green Flag winners: Celebrating county’s green space parksGoing green with Lincolnshire's top parks - which one is your favourite? 💚 🌳
Read more »
Hannah Dingley appointment labelled a 'PR stunt' as Forest Green set to hire new managerSouthampton B team head coach David Horseman is set to be appointed as the new manager of Forest Green. Horseman will succeed Duncan Ferguson, who who left the League Two club earlier this month, w…
Read more »
Counter-Strike 2 limited test adds Wingman mode and two mapsThe Wingman game mode and two maps have been added to the limited test of Counter-Strike 2. The free upgrade to CS:GO p…
Read more »
New UK passport change to hit travellers this week as new design unveiledPassports were issued by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth for 70 years, but they are set to be changed this week.
Read more »
Bargain three-bed home up for grabs in one of region’s most affordable areasThis lovely terraced house has been chosen as our Property of the Week and would make an ideal first-time buyer home
Read more »