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Woodlands and other natural spaces could help cities cope with extreme heat

Woodlands and other natural spaces could help cities cope with extreme heatWorldPing

Green and blue spaces, such as woodlands and riversides, could provide a vital line of defense for cities facing increasingly hot summers, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

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