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Urban trees cool the air and save lives. Why aren’t there more of them?
A vast body of research shows major benefits for people living near trees or significant greenery... more »
posted 10/26/21

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Lesson: A reporter analyzes where trees live in Rochester and learns some lessons along the way
It started with a deceptively simple question: Why are there more trees in some parts of town than others?
Project: Inflation Reduction Act includes massive investment in urban forests. What will it mean for Rochester?
The $739 billion Inflation Reduction Act signed into law this month includes $1.5 billion for urban forestry, a massive investment intended to make cities more green and more resilient to increasing heat due to climate change.
Project: Read about Rochester’s most beloved trees and share your own story
More than 100 people responded to a call from the Democrat and Chronicle for their favorite tree in Rochester.