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"Large areas of concrete and asphalt absorb and radiate heat, creating an
“urban heat island effect”. It puts cities at risk of overheating as they are
several degrees warmer than surrounding areas.
One of the best ways to keep our cool is to maintain leafy streets, parks and
backyards. But in some cities, trees are being chopped down faster than local
councils can replace them. Some councils are also fast running out of land to
plant trees.
Most of the damage happens on private land. Usually it’s a result of large
blocks being subdivided or undeveloped land being opened up for more homes.
Cutting down trees for urban development is well within the law. But
tree-protection laws are weaker in some parts of Australia than in others. To
ensure our cities remain liveable, some laws will have to change."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
