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As Miami-Dade seeks feedback on an Urban Forestry Draft Plan to tackle extreme heat, the county's chief heat officer tells 港澳天下彩trees are "the greatest tool we have for keeping Miami-Dade cool." They also absorb stormwater, provide a habitat for wildlife, aid pollution and beautify streets. "We need to start treating trees as the critical infrastructure that they are," she said.
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Miami-Dade has fallen behind on its decade-old pledge to cover more than 30% of the county with tree canopy, leading to growing inequality across the region as wealthier neighborhoods stay shaded, while poorer communities bake 鈥 leading to higher electric bills and more emergency room visits.
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A countywide group of churches, synagogues, mosques and religious universities invited Miami-Dade County elected officials to hold their feet to the fire on trees 鈥 particularly in under-served communities.
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As sea levels rise, saltwater intrusion and heat will create challenges for certain plants and trees to survive in the coming years, and Florida is on the front lines.
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One bite of the fruit from the manchineel tree can be lethal, and contact with the bark, leaves and sap of the tree results in blisters and extreme pain.
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America's oldest trees store vast amounts of carbon. Counting them is the first step to preserving them, says the Biden administration.
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Tree experts say Florida communities preparing for climate change should plant more shade trees and fewer palms. Palm lovers are objecting.
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The pandemic and political strife didn't give us a break in 2021 鈥 but 港澳天下彩staffers still found some moments of joy in their reporting.
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A study has found that the tree canopy cover for Miami-Dade County has 鈥渘ot significantly changed鈥 after five years of aggressive planting.
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Fungi, parasites, root rot: Climate change is increasing the risk of trees weakening and dying. Falling trees have increased power outages nationwide, which threaten public health and safety.
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In Cleveland, as in other cities, a move for "tree equity" is bringing more trees to low-income neighborhoods that often lack them. It also helps neighborhoods stay cooler as the planet heats up.
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With the Atlantic Hurricane season over, experts are already reminding us to protect our properties for next year. Some of the advice involves landscaping鈥