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Urban trees vs. cool roofs: What’s the best way for cities to beat the heat?

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Urban trees vs. cool roofs: What’s the best way for cities to beat the heat?

Trees like these in Boston can help keep neighborhoods cooler on hot days. Yassine Khalfalli/Unsplash, CC BY Ian…

August 4, 2025