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California schools want more shade trees to combat extreme heat
Schoolyards are hot and getting hotter, but only a tiny fraction of California’s grade school students can play in the shade. Researchers and advocates are pushing the state to allocate money for green schoolyards, which can include trees, grass or gardens in place of the flat asphalt or rubber play surfaces at most schools. With the...
By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | June 3, 2024