Miami Beach to cut back on famous palm trees over climate concerns
by Richard Luscombe in Miami from Environment | The Guardian on (#5ER8P)
City to plant shadier trees to preserve its environment, keep people cool, reduce urban warming and improve air quality
As a poster child for the climate emergency, Miami Beach has become a world leader in mitigating the effects of sea-level rise. Now the subtropical Florida city is cutting back on its famous swaying palm trees as it seeks shadier alternatives to preserve its environment and try to keep residents and visitors cool.
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