The best way to keep cool in heatwaves? Plant 170,000 trees, according to Paris

Aug 24, 2022

Trees can act as a sink for carbon dioxide.

Trees can act as a sink for carbon dioxide. Image: Unsplash/Arnaud Mesureur

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Paris plans to plant 170,000 new trees by 2026.

Paris plans to plant 170,000 new trees by 2026. Image: City of Paris

Trees help improve air quality and rainwater management.

Trees help improve air quality and rainwater management. Image: Singapore Green Plan 2030

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