Summary:
- This article discusses a study that found urban green spaces, such as forests, parks, and ponds, can help cool the capital city of Kathmandu, Nepal, by up to 1.6°C.
- The study used computer simulations to model the effects of different types of green spaces on the city's temperature, and found that a combination of forests, parks, and ponds was the most effective at reducing urban heat.
- The findings suggest that investing in urban green infrastructure can be an effective way to mitigate the effects of climate change and urban heat, which can have significant impacts on public health and the environment.