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urban tree canopy California

Without tree cover, urban Californians are hit harder by heat, air pollution

California cities have the least urban tree canopy in the U.S. A Los Angeles housing project shows how residents can transform their environment — if they can get support.
Extreme heat drives nighttime farming

Extreme heat pushes more farmworkers to harvest at night, creating new risks

Working in the dark may help agricultural workers keep cool, but safety advocates worry the trend could also be causing more accidents and compromising worker health.

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eco-friendly roof nature-based solution

A ‘green’ roof adds insulation and helps manage storm water runoff

A family installed an eco-friendly roof filled with chives, succulents and other plants to manage storm water runoff and add insulation.
sustainable architecture cools buildings

Europe’s cities rely on age-old ways to stay cool as heat waves intensify

Architectural styles and construction materials can significantly reduce the need for air-conditioning during heat waves, according to sustainable architecture experts.
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