Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Green tram tracks cut heat and beautify cities: Why isn't Australia doing it?

Cities are hotter than the surrounding countryside. Paved surfaces such as asphalt and concrete trap heat and release it at night. But as climate change worsens, this is becoming a real risk for residents.

Green tram tracks cut heat and beautify cities: Why isn't Australia doing it?
Image: Phys.org
Cities are hotter than the surrounding countryside. Paved surfaces such as asphalt and concrete trap heat and release it at night. But as climate change worsens, this is becoming a real risk for residents.

Originally published at Phys.org

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