Our cities are being cooked by "urban heat islands" that raise temperatures to dangerous levels for people who live in oven-like areas dominated by pavement and lacking trees, parks, and other natural cooling features. Jad Daley explains how a higher "tree equity score" makes a city healthier.

CREDITS:

Talent - Spencer Christian

Executive Producer - Marcus Young

Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres

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