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The natural defence that could help cities beat extreme heat
New research from the University of Surrey’s Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) shows how green and blue spaces can help cities cope with extreme summer heat. The three-year study found that all six monitored green and blue spaces were cooler than built-up areas, with woodland providing the strongest cooling effect. The findings highlight the value of nature-based solutions for creating healthier, more climate-resilient cities.
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Urban parks help cities cool off, study finds
Research led by the University of Surrey highlights how urban parks can improve environmental quality by reducing heat, air pollution and noise. The study, conducted in Guildford’s Stoke Park, provides further evidence that nature-based solutions can create healthier, more climate-resilient communities, supporting GREENIN’s mission to advance greener environments for health and wellbeing.
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Parks can cool neighborhoods and cut pollution hundreds of meters beyond their boundaries, study finds
New research led by the University of Surrey’s Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) shows how urban parks can reduce heat, air pollution and noise. The study found that Stoke Park recorded over 11% lower PM10 levels, while tree-covered and grassland areas improved thermal comfort by up to 8.5°C. The findings highlight the value of nature-based solutions for healthier, more climate-resilient communities, closely aligning with GREENIN’s mission to promote greener environments for health and wellbeing.
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Urban Parks Deliver Cooling Benefits Beyond Their Boundaries
Media coverage from Earth.com highlights University of Surrey research showing that urban parks can cool surrounding neighbourhoods, reduce air pollution and noise, and improve thermal comfort. The findings demonstrate the value of green infrastructure in creating healthier, more climate-resilient cities, closely aligning with GREENIN’s mission to promote greener environments for health and wellbeing.
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