Environmental Studies and Forestry

The role of urban trees in reducing land surface temperatures in European cities

J. Schwaab, R. Meier, et al.

This study, conducted by Jonas Schwaab, Ronny Meier, Gianluca Mussetti, Sonia Seneviratne, Christine Bürgi, and Edouard L. Davin, reveals the critical role of urban trees in reducing heat in European cities. With extensive satellite data, the research highlights that urban trees can lower land surface temperatures significantly, particularly in Central Europe. Discover how these green giants vary in their cooling effects across different climates and seasons.