Trees cut extra city heat by half, but not quite where most needed
TNN / May 18, 2026, 12:26 (IST)
City trees serve as essential green shields, absorbing heat and providing relief from the suffocating warmth generated by urban structures. However, the impact is starkly diminished in hotter, low-income areas where their cooling shade is desperately needed. While urban forestry globally cools cities by an average of 0.