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Chicago study links tree canopy loss to higher mortality rates over 11 years

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A new study by Northwestern University has found a correlation between tree canopy loss and increased mortality rates in Chicago neighbourhoods. The research tracked changes in urban tree cover over an 11-year period across different parts of the city. Areas that lost more trees recorded higher death rates, with the effect being more pronounced in hotter neighbourhoods. The findings suggest that urban heat plays a significant role in connecting tree loss to public health outcomes. Researchers recommend preserving existing mature trees alongside planting new ones to reduce heat-related health risks in cities.

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