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Manuel Esperon-Rodriguez, Senior Lecturer in Ecology, Western Sydney University

Jacaranda, black locust and London plane: common street trees show surprising resilience to growing heat in Australia

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As Australian cities heat up and dry out, street trees are emerging as frontline defenders of urban liveability.

Street trees make city life more bearable during heatwaves. They also improve human health and wellbeing, filter pollutants and support biodiversity.

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