Urban Greenery Urgently Needed as Heatwaves Become More Intense
As cities worldwide face increasingly severe heatwaves, the call for more green spaces has never been more urgent. A viral social media post simply stating, “@Favwontmiss IF WE LEARN ANYTHING ABOUT THESE HEATWAVES, LET IT BE WE NEED TO MAKE OUR CITIES GREENER. PLANT SOME FUCKING TREES. BUILD A PARK. WE NEED MORE, MORE GREEN,” has struck a chord with millions. It underscores a harsh reality: urban heat islands intensify the effects of climate change, but proactive greening initiatives can provide much-needed relief. Urban areas tend to trap heat due to concrete, asphalt, and a lack of vegetation—a phenomenon known












