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Poppy Johnston

Cooling greenery overlooked lever to blunt heatwaves

Forests have been found to help keep heat and humidity levels to stay below deadly thresholds. (Lisa Martin/AAP PHOTOS)

Forests are natural air-conditioners and research suggests smarter land management could help Australia avoid dangerous and prolonged heatwaves.

Human-induced climate change remains the main driver of more frequent and intense heatwaves, but a study from the Australian National University suggests deforestation and development act to further amplify extreme heat.

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