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Los Angeles' shade disparity reflects deeper social inequities

Los Angeles' shade disparity reflects deeper social inequities

A new grant-funded program aims to plant trees in Los Angeles' underserved neighborhoods, addressing the stark inequity in tree canopy coverage linked to health and climate resilience.

Pilar Marrero reports for Capital & Main.

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trees and human health
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A scientist in Louisville is compiling data on trees and human health

An ongoing science experiment involves nearly 8,000 trees and shrubs in southern Louisville and health data from nearly 500 residents.
 $9 million grant for Pittsburgh's urban forest

How a $9 million grant will boost Pittsburgh's urban forest

The City of Pittsburgh along with Tree Pittsburgh and eight other partners will receive $9 million to improve the city’s tree canopy and address blight.
São Paulo students plant mini-forests
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São Paulo students plant mini-forests on school grounds as urban oases

Four thousand students planted nearly 10,000 trees on public school grounds in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, in 2022, and another eight mini-forests will be planted in 2023.
Atlanta park environmental justice concerns
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In Atlanta, a planned police training center stirs environmental justice concerns

Preservationists say the facility would impact several predominantly Black neighborhoods and continue the erosion of the city’s distinctive tree canopy. A series of clashes between police and protesters have left one activist dead.

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Winnipeg climate adaptation
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Six ways one of the coldest cities on the planet needs to adapt to climate change

As Winnipeggers head to the polls, here are some key things the next mayor needs to be talking about when it comes to the climate crisis, from transit to trees.

Chesapeake Bay region losing tree canopy

Chesapeake Bay region loses ground in effort to increase tree canopy

Cover image: Orange plastic tape hangs from mature trees in an eight-acre wooded tract in Charlottesville, VA, which a developer plans to clear to build new homes. (Dave Harp)
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