Warning over 'heat island' effect in cities as tree coverage declines

Leigh Staas

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Australian cities are increasingly becoming concrete jungles as trees and canopy coverage disappear, according to experts who warn this is contributing to an urban "heat island" effect.

Period	13 Feb 2020

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Title	Warning over 'heat island' effect in cities as tree coverage declines
Degree of recognition	National
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	Australia
Date	13/02/20
Description	Australian cities are increasingly becoming concrete jungles as trees and canopy coverage disappear, according to experts who warn this is contributing to an urban "heat island" effect.
Producer/Author	Patrick Wood
URL	https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-13/climate-warning-over-heat-island-effect-as-city-greenery-decline/11923890
Persons	Leigh Staas

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