As a heat dome drives dangerous temperatures across much of the United States and renews concerns about extreme heat, USC ...

More trees mean healthier neighborhoods, and a new map is helping the city of Chicago identify neighborhoods that could benefit from increased investment in street trees. Health geographer and data ...

LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A national tree canopy assessment tool is now available for the first time, making it possible for cities to view the status of their local and regional tree canopy and ...

Cities around the globe are increasingly experiencing dangerous heat as urban concrete and asphalt amplify rising temperatures. Tree-planting programs are a popular, nature-based way to cool cities, ...

A new mapping system will assist Marion County in prioritizing where to plant more trees to help build climate resilience and alleviate flooding, heat illness and air pollution ― especially in ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Community activists and Chicago city officials are teaming up in a multi-million dollar plan to increase tree canopy cover in the city, helping tackle climate change with trees. On a ...

Around the world, there are huge tree-planting initiatives happening. Their aim is to restore forest landscapes, as having more trees provides livelihood benefits, enhances biodiversity by providing a ...

Crews planted trees last week in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood using a new science-based mapping tool that specifies which areas would most benefit from more greenery. "We've brought together ...