Tree shade offers critical heat relief for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness

November 3, 2026 · 1:20 pm 1 sources

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• Tree shade offers critical heat relief for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness
  Phys.org · November 3, 2026 13:20
  People experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Salt Lake City face hours of dangerous daytime heat and hot nights that offer little relief, according to a University of Utah study. Researchers also found that tree shade helps people feel measurably cooler, making it a critical resource for those…