Nonprofit plants trees in Richmond's underserved neighborhoods to combat urban heat islands

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Nonprofit plants trees in Richmond's underserved neighborhoods to combat urban heat islands

RICHMOND, Va. As Richmond faces extreme heat, the team at Groundwork RVA is working to make the city greener by planting trees in neighborhoods that experience higher temperatures.The organization focuses on underserved areas known as urban heat islands, where a lack of tree coverage can lead to significantly higher temperatures."We've planted trees all throughout Highland Park and South Richmond," said a team member with Groundwork RVA.The grou…