At Kew Gardens in London, a red oak tree that died during the UK’s 2022 heatwave has been painted bright red and left standing as a public reminder of climate change.
The installation comes as London experiences unusually high temperatures for June. According to Kew Gardens, more than 400 trees across the site died during the extreme heat of the summer of 2022. While most were removed, this red oak remains in place to highlight the impact of rising temperatures on the natural environment.
