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Are trees the best way to cool the city?

Why it’s not always simple to plant trees in cities.

Aired 07/17/2024

SCI NC

Are trees the best way to cool the city?

Special | 6m 51sVideo has Closed Captions

Why it’s not always simple to plant trees in cities.

Cities aren’t a great place to live if you’re a tree. But trees are also our best line of defense against unbearable heat waves, especially as global temperatures rise. So how do we support our urban trees? Duke University’s Renata Kamakura takes us on a tour of downtown Durham and explains.

Aired 07/17/2024

SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC

PBS North Carolina and Sci NC appreciate the support of The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

SCI NC

Are trees the best way to cool the city?

Special | 6m 51sVideo has Closed Captions

Cities aren’t a great place to live if you’re a tree. But trees are also our best line of defense against unbearable heat waves, especially as global temperatures rise. So how do we support our urban trees? Duke University’s Renata Kamakura takes us on a tour of downtown Durham and explains.

Aired 07/17/2024

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SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC

PBS North Carolina and Sci NC appreciate the support of The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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