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Trees Offset Nearly Half of Urban Heat Island Effect Worldwide, Major Study FindsSemafor
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Trees Offset Nearly Half of Urban Heat Island Effect Worldwide, Major Study Finds

A study published May 7, 2026, shows trees mitigate nearly half the urban heat island effect caused by man-made surfaces. More than 900 million city dwellers benefit from temperatures 0.25°C lower due to tree cover. The cooling benefit is concentrated in high-income countries and…

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