Current inequality and future potential of US urban tree cover for reducing heat-related health impacts
Abstract Excessive heat is a major and growing risk for urban residents. Here, we estimate the inequality in summertime heat-related mortality, morbidity, and electricity consumption across 5723 US municipalities and other places, housing 180 million people during the 2020 census. On average, trees...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2024-04-01
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| Series: | npj Urban Sustainability |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s42949-024-00150-3 |