New evidence shows planting around school playgrounds protects children from air pollution

ScienceDaily
Aug 26, 2022, 3:33 pm122 pts
Scientists have published new evidence showing that selective planting of vegetation between roads and playgrounds can substantially cut toxic traffic-derived air pollution reaching school children. The new findings demonstrate that roadside vegetation can be designed, installed and maintained to achieve rapid,…

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