US EditionGreen spaces are key to combating record heat in marginalized communities
The plan aims to raise New York City's tree cover from 22% to 30% by 2035 to reduce extreme heat risks that cause 350 deaths annually, focusing on environmental justice.
- The New York City Council approved laws last fall to add trees to the city charter and require an urban forest plan to raise tree cover from 22 to 30 percent by 2035, addressing extreme heat risks.
- Environmental justice advocates say historic redlining has caused heat exposure disparities, disproportionately affecting people of color and low-income residents.
- Transit agencies including Austin's Cap Metro and Houston's METRO used heat research to plant trees and redesign stops for relief, while since 2015 Project Petals opened 10 green spaces, supporting community gardens in Black and brown neighborhoods.
- In June, the Institute launched a Latino Climate and Health Dashboard to centralize data on climate disparities, showing 90% of California's Latino population faces climate inequities.
- Experts warn rising temperatures and current development patterns will increase heat dangers, making outdoor life more hazardous without urgent city action.
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Green spaces are key to combating record heat in marginalized communities
Tens of millions of Americans are navigating major heat waves, with temperatures consistently exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius).
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Keith Lambert and his family cope with the extreme heat of summertime Chicago by going in and out of their house as quickly as possible and making sure their insulated shades are always drawn. “It’s really just minimizing the exposure,” Lambert said. “Its about doing your best to manage your cooling touch points.” Lambert is like tens of millions of Americans navigating major heat waves, with temperatures consistently exceeding 90 degrees Fahren…
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