Many cities around the world are planting trees as a way to fight climate change. But scientists say these trees, and other ways to green urban areas, could be just as beneficial to our mental and physical health and reduce the risk of premature death.
But they might also reduce our risks of dying early. Scientists say these trees, and other ways to green urban areas, could be just as beneficial to our mental and physical health and reduce the risk of premature death. New research has put a number on just how many premature deaths could be prevented in one US city if it were to increase tree cover from 20% to 30% within five years.
Spending time in nature boosts health, study finds In this latest research, using the review's findings that the more green space the bigger the reduction in premature mortality -- they studied three different scenarios in Philadelphia.Data on the city's existing canopy was obtained from aerial and satellite imagery, which allowed the researchers to measure the tree coverage by viewing the crown, leaves, branches and stems of trees from above.
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