Green Spaces Combat Urban Heat, Lowering Temperatures by 11-25°C.
Green spaces like urban forests, parks, green roofs, and trees can help reduce extreme heat in cities caused by the urban heat island effect. These green patches can lower air temperatures by 5 to 6 degrees Celsius and surface temperatures by up to 11-25 degrees Celsius. This research shows that incorporating more greenery in urban areas can be an effective way to combat the negative impacts of urban heat islands on people's health and energy consumption.