Urban trees vs. cool roofs: What’s the best way for cities to beat the heat?
As climate change drives more frequent and intense urban heat, cities have powerful tools for lowering the temperature.
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Heat risk isn’t just about the highs: Large daily temperature swings can harm human health
We mapped temperature variations at the neighborhood scale to show where they are highest and who is most affected.
UF study sheds light on challenges and recommendations of managing urban trees and storms
While trees may pose a threat during storms, they provide vital benefits such as buffering winds and reducing stormwater runoff.
Urban Florida residents want to protect their cities’ tree canopy – even if it limits development
With Florida leading the nation in urban tree loss, many local governments have adopted tree protection ordinances.
Scientists work to save Florida’s manatees; Tampa Bay trees reduce impacts of climate change
Researchers are nurturing injured and sick manatees back to health while working to curb seagrass decline and protect natural springs.