Tree Canopy Beats Asphalt: Adelaide's Solution to Urban Heat Island
Urban planners can use satellite data to plan for cooler cities in the face of climate change. By analyzing surface cover and temperature data from Landsat satellites, researchers found that tree canopy and surface water help lower urban temperatures. In Adelaide, tree canopy was almost 5°C cooler than paved areas. This information can help cities create heat-resilient urban spaces for a more sustainable future.