Parks combat summer heat. But not everyone has equal access.

Grist
By Joseph WintersAug 10, 2020, 3:55 am225 pts
To beat summer heat — and escape indoor environments where COVID-19 is easily transmitted — city parks are a necessary respite. But new data adds to the evidence that not everyone has equal access to restorative green spaces, with large disparities linked to race and income. A new report from the Trust for…

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