Urban trees aren't just nice, scientists say — they're mandatory
grist.org
Researchers are calling for cities to double down on one of the simplest yet most powerful solutions to many problems - planting more trees.
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Original Title: Urban trees aren’t just nice, they should be mandatory critical infrastructure. 🌳 Vegetation absorbs pollutants, improving air quality for everyone, reduces temperatures, mitigates flooding, brings dividends, boosts physical and mental health, and native species provide habitat and food for animals.