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Experts Urge 30% Tree Cover to Combat Urban Heat

7/27/2025

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Experts from Cardiff University are calling for a green revolution in urban areas, urging a boost in tree planting to tackle soaring temperatures and lethal heatwaves. By increasing tree coverage to 30-40%, they believe cities could see air temperatures drop by as much as 5°C. With Cardiff's current canopy cover at a mere 15.1%, the time for action is now.

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Experts from Cardiff University are calling for a green revolution in urban areas, urging a boost in tree planting to tackle soaring temperatures and lethal heatwaves. By increasing tree coverage to 30-40%, they believe cities could see air temperatures drop by as much as 5°C. With Cardiff's current canopy cover at a mere 15.1%, the time for action is now.