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That's what Chicago is doing, among other forward-thinking ideas:  Awareness of climate change has filled Chicago city planners with deep concern for the trees. Not only are they beautiful, said Ms. Malec-McKenna, herself trained as a horticulturalist, but their shade also provides immediate relief to urban heat islands. Trees improve air quality by absorbing carbonContinue reading “Making a city resilient: plant more heat-resistant trees”