The hottest areas in U.S. cities are losing the most greenery

Key Points

• Greenery loss magnifies urban heat island effects, leading to higher temperatures in affected areas.
• Research indicates a strong correlation between increasing temperatures and decreasing urban vegetation.
• Analysis of multiple U.S. cities highlights key areas most affected by greenery reduction in relation to urban heat.
• Study suggests that declining vegetation may worsen climate change effects and influence public health.