Urban Tree Planting Initiatives Aim to Combat Extreme Heat

Cities like Detroit are increasing tree canopies to reduce temperatures and improve environmental health amid rising global temperatures.

The U.N. urges sustainable cooling solutions, such as tree planting, to combat climate change without increasing emissions.
Detroit plans to plant 75,000 trees over five years to lower urban temperatures and enhance air and water quality.
The U.S. Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry Program received $1.5 billion for urban greening projects under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Research shows that increasing a city's tree canopy by 10% can lower temperatures by 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
Historically marginalized communities are prioritized for these greening projects, addressing environmental and social inequities.