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New study reveals the world's cities most at risk from extreme heat (www.ox.ac.uk)
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[–] 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

My front yard is all sun.

My backyard is a a shaded oasis. I have a few trees, lots of vining plants, and tall shrubs and other native species.

The differrnce between the two on a hot day can be 30°F

And the humidity level drops....precipitously.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    I kind of doubt that yards and gardens are common among the average residences of theses cities. I don't think they're willing and/or able to implement solutions similar to how I imagine your situation. It sounds very nice, though, and I hope I'm wrong.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    My point, i guess i was trying to get at, is that the difference between concrete jungles and natural greenspaces is obvious even in this microcosm of my own.

    I am surrounded by asphalt and concrete and highways.

    I rent. And convinced the landlord to let me make the green space more natural.

    I know I'm an outlier and fortunate. So i do whatever i can for my fellow creatures and plantlife.

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