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[–] rarely@sh.itjust.works 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Concrete soaks up, stores and radiates a lot of heat from the sun. Trees thrive on sun and provide shade for humans.

[–] Mongostein@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)
[–] natflow@apollo.town 7 points 1 year ago

They also transpire, which further reduces heat — marginally but noticeable in aggregate.