Hot take – we need diverse and rich tree species, not just more trees to reduce the urban heat island effect
Wang, X., M. Dallimer, C.E. Scott, W. Shi, J. Gao. (2020). Tree species richness and diversity predicts the magnitude of
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The Urban Heat Island Challenge – How to quantify this pressing concern for cities facing a changing climate
Sangiorgio, V., Fiorito, F., & Santamouris, M. (2020). Development of a holistic urban heat island evaluation methodology. Scientific Reports, 10(1),
Read morePublic Health & Urban Trees – What you need to know
Read all about the public health benefits of trees in cities. Team of researchers complete scoping literature review to help urban planners learn about the importance of urban trees.
Read moreGreen Space in Cities – How to make the most of their cooling effects
Park, J., J. Kim, D.K. Lee, C.Y. Park, S.G. Jeong. 2017. The influence of small green space type and structure
Read moreBlue and green make grey work better: how blue and green infrastructure can improve equity of ecosystem services in urban areas
Andersson, E. J. Langemeyer, S. Borgström, T. McPhearson, D. Haase, J. Kronenberg, D.N. Barton, M. Davis, S. Naumann, L. Röschel,
Read moreWhat does effective science communication look like?
How do we communicate our science? Are traditional methods of science communication equitable? Let’s explore how scientists share information.
Read moreHow to strike harmony between clean energy and nature-based tourism
Iceland is a beautiful country and my vacation there was one of my favorites! However, there is some tension in the country balancing clean energy development and maintaining the pristine natural areas that draw tourists annually. Authors of this paper explore how these two conflicting interests can work together and help to promote renewable energy production.
Read moreCalifornia Electrification – what buildings, the grid, and the environment need in an age of energy transition and climate change
A team of energy scientists from California tackle the big question of what will electricity demand look like in a changing climate? By analyzing the evolution of the electric grid to supply an increasing demand under the state’s climate action plan AND the increasing demand to make people comfortable in a variable and changing climate, these researchers have given imperative insight into the future of California electrification.
Read moreHealthy Trees need Oxygen, not Natural Gas in their soil – Case Study in Chelsea, MA
Schollaert, C., R. C. Ackley, A. DeSantis, E. Polka, M. K. Scammell. 2020. Natural gas leaks and tree death: a
Read moreWe love our city street trees – how do local governments make decisions about what trees to plant?
Have you ever wondered how decisions about urban trees are made? We all enjoy having trees in our cities – read on to learn more about how trees are planted to be the most successful they can be!
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