Medellín transforms its urban landscape with green corridors, showing the world how to beat urban heat. In short:Medellín's Green Corridors project has significantly lowered the city's temperature by planting trees and creating green spaces. We built and built and built. — Pilar Vargas, a forest engineer working for City HallWhy this matters:Medellín's success in cooling its urban environment demonstrates a sustainable way to tackle the urban heat island effect, improving living conditions and health outcomes. As cities worldwide grapple with rising temperatures, this Colombian city's approach offers a blueprint for urban resilience and environmental stewardship.

Source: The Guardian March 11, 2024 13:32 UTC