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Scientists call for a tree planting drive to help tackle heat waves (phys.org)

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Adding more natural areas across our towns and cities could cool them by up to 6°C during heat waves, according to new research from the University of Surrey's Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE).

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[+] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

So I got in an argument with a friend who thinks govt is useless. This is exactly the kind of source I’ve been looking for. Where do you keep up with official announcements like this?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@roldyclark @End0fLine

RSS is good place to start: https://www.usda.gov/rss/latest-releases.xml

[+] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@roldyclark @End0fLine Well, if you are interested in the US gov't:

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Trees and other plants are also, you know, excellent carbon capture systems.