Increasing tree cover and high-albedo surfaces reduces heat-related ER visits in Los Angeles, CA

By sjmartinez • April 30, 2024

Sheridan S, de Guzman EB, Eisenman DP, Sailor DJ, Parfrey J, Kalkstein LS. Increasing tree cover and high-albedo surfaces reduces heat-related ER visits in Los Angeles, CA. Int J Biometeorol. 2024 Apr 29. doi: 10.1007/s00484-024-02688-4. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38684525.

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