Tree planting can combat urban heat, but some neighborhoods are falling behind

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Feb 9, 2026, 10:25 am119 ptsTrending
Sydney communities may be missing out on crucial tree planting projects intended to combat urban heat, leaving western and eastern parts of Greater Sydney with less protection from extreme heat, a University of Sydney-led study has revealed. In a surprising finding, the researchers found that while Greater…

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