India shows how urban forests can help cool cities, as long as planners understand what nature and people need

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Jan 14, 2026, 7:51 pm350 ptsTop
For many years, I lived in the Indian city of Chennai, where the summer temperatures can reach up to 44° C. With a population of 4.5 million, this coastal city is humid and hot.

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