In recent decades, Los Angeles, California has experienced an increase in summer temperatures that has intensified the urban heat island effect. The expansion of developed areas has contributed significantly to this phenomenon by trapping and reradiating heat, posing dangerous health risks to residents. To mitigate this problem, organizations including City Plants and the L.A.’s Office of City Forest Management have implemented initiatives to promote urban greening and tree planting, which help cool down vulnerable communities. In collaboration with these partners, NASA DEVELOP has undertaken a study to investigate the role of trees in urban environments and their effectiveness in reducing local urban heat islands.
Los Angeles Urban Development Utilizing Nasa Earth Observations to Evaluate the Impact of Tree Coverage on Urban Heat Mitigation
NASA DEVELOP Spring 2023 ; 2023 ; Pasadena, CA, US
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