Throwing Shade: How Cities Are Using Trees As ‘Green Infrastructure’ To Beat The Heat

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Heard On The Morning Show
sunshine coming through the trees
Gordon Wrigley (CC-BY)

Cities across the country are looking for ways to adapt to a changing climate as heat waves and flooding become more common. One answer might be more trees. We look at how trees and other green infrastructure can combat extreme heat and weather.

Episode Credits

  • Lee Rayburn Host
  • Angelo Bautista Producer
  • Michele Gerard Good Technical Director
  • Ian Leahy Guest
  • Breanne Plier Guest

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