Why Some LA Neighborhoods are Hotter Than Others | Earth Focus

Trees do more than beautify neighborhoods—they help improve air quality and reduce the impacts of extreme heat. As climate change raises temperatures, communities across Southern California are expanding urban tree canopies. But tree cover isn't distributed equally, some communities have easier access to green space than others. This clip originally aired as part of Earth Focus | Season 6, Episode 4: Can Trees Really Improve our Neighborhoods? Learn more at https://bit.ly/3NNzJ4T Love PBS SoCal? Your support keeps the programs you love alive. Donate today: https://bit.ly/you-tube-donation ~~~~~~ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3wiFfZ2 Follow us: Instagram:   / pbssocal   TikTok:   / pbssocal   Facebook:   / pbssocal   Sign-up for our Newsletter: https://www.pbssocal.org/newsletter #EnvironmentalRacism #EnvironmentalInequities #Trees #Shade #TreeCanopy