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[–] sentient_loom@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 year ago (3 children)

This is great news.

Do trees reduce heat? I guess they provide shade.

Let's do reforestation on Iceland too.

[–] protist@mander.xyz 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They reduce the urban heat island effect a ton by casting shade

[–] mars296@kbin.social 11 points 1 year ago

Its more than just shade! Trees create extra cooling effect by using the suns energy and from the water evaporating from their leaves. Thats why you won't burn your feet on grass but an equally dark pavement burns your feet. Tree > umbrella in terms of heat mitigation.

[–] Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone 14 points 1 year ago

Absolutely, there can be a 20 degree C (35 degree F) difference in the same area on streets with trees vs streets without trees.