Soil drought weakens forest microclimatic cooling, study finds

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Dec 4, 2023, 4:05 pm165 pts
Scientists from Stockholm University have investigated the mechanisms that create cool microclimates beneath forest canopies during warm and dry summer days. The study reveals how canopy shading and water evaporation together create cooler forest microclimates compared to temperatures outside forests. The…

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