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Tree shade offers critical heat relief for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness
People experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Salt Lake City face hours of dangerous daytime heat and hot nights that offer little relief, according to a University of Utah study .
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People experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Salt Lake City face hours of dangerous daytime heat and hot nights that offer little relief, according to a University of Utah study . Researchers also found that tree shade helps people feel measurably cooler, making it a critical resource for those without access to shelter. The paper, "Trees reduce daytime urban heat risk for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness," was published in the Journal of Urban Health .
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