El Aire que Respiramos (The Air We Breathe) – Latino Community Science Project
Description from site: El Aire Que Respiramos (The Air We Breathe) is a transformative Latino Community Science Project aimed at…
Description from site: El Aire Que Respiramos (The Air We Breathe) is a transformative Latino Community Science Project aimed at…
Trees and urban forests remove particulate matter (PM) from the air through the deposition of particles on the leaf surface…
This project documents the contribution of urban tree systems to stormwater nutrient and volume control in terms of their effectiveness at…
A group of researchers recently showed that park size and location, as well as types of vegetation make a difference…
This assessment supports the City’s vision of creating “a greener Boynton Beach by enhancing the tree canopy and native plant…
The latest nationwide assessment on extent of urban tree canopy, organized by community, along with projections for future growth —…
Planting more trees in potential tree cover areas could nearly double the benefits provided by the urban forest. In 2016…
A dynamic video connecting the overall value of trees, both tangible and intangible, to the complexities of urban forest management in…
A monthly review of energy sources, areas of consumption, and emissions.
Existing trees are projected to reduce annual air conditioning energy use by 2.5% with a wholesale value of $ 485.8…
Several studies investigated the impact of urban forests on city micro-climate. Evapotranspiration, alone or in combination with shading, can help…
Excessive heat events are particularly dangerous and can result in above-average rates of mortality, excessive heat exposure contributed to more…
Urban Forests can aid in the reduction of the heat island impact by shading concrete from the sun and stopping…
Trees and vegetation are most useful as a mitigation strategy when planted in strategic locations around buildings or to shade…
Cities are almost always hotter than the surrounding rural area but global warming takes that heat and makes it worse.…
The science is clear: breathing polluted air increases the risk of debilitating and deadly diseases such as lung cancer, stroke,…
Integrated studies of tree effects on air pollution reveal that management of urban tree canopy cover could be a viable…
Forests in the United States removed 17.4 million tonnes (t) of air pollution in 2010, with most of the health…
In a study of nine city neighborhoods, Portland State University scientists found a strong relationship between the presence of urban…
Most of the pollution removal impacts of trees occurred in rural areas, while most of the health impacts and values…
It’s not just about stormwater. Green Infrastructure plays a critical role in solving many challenges — from the heat island…
The Greenworks initiative, begun in 2009, set a new vision and ambitious goals in 2016.
In 2023, Mayor Greenberg created the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability (OS), to elevate sustainability within Louisville Metro Government and integrate…
Twenty-five leaders from all sectors of urban forestry met in a forum to identify needs and opportunities for urban forestry…
The ordinance strives to maintain at least 45% canopy cover in Athens-Clarke County. It works towards this goal by requiring…