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Emma Marris On Urban Shade

The science writer Emma Marris, here featured in The Atlantic, first came to our attention in a passing mention ten years ago, then again in full force six years ago. Whether or not you live in an urban area, you probably depend on urban areas for s…
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Emma Marris On Urban Shade

By Organikos on August 2, 2024

A man wipes his forehead under the hot sun as he walks under shade sail.
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The science writer Emma Marris, here featured in The Atlantic, first came to our attention in a passing mention ten years ago, then again in full force six years ago. Whether or not you live in an urban area, you probably depend on urban areas for some part of your livelihood so should find her argument here of interest:

Shade Will Make or Break American Cities

Trees are nice and all, but they're not enough.

On a 92-degree Saturday afternoon in Portland, Oregon, I went looking for shade in Cully Park, which was built on top of an old landfill and opened in 2018. The city included plenty of trees in the design—I mean, this is Oregon.

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