School cools playground by 40 degrees after replacing asphalt
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When the summer heat rises, studies show it can feel as much as 15 to 20 degrees hotter in crowded urban centers compared to areas with more trees and greenery. Elise Preston shows us one effort to turn a "heat island" into a cool oasis.
Breakdown
- Urban areas can feel 15 to 20 degrees hotter than greener spaces.
- A Los Angeles school replaced its asphalt playground with grass and greenery. 1m 3s
- The new playground surface is up to 40 degrees cooler than the previous blacktop. 1m 30s
- The project supports children's development and provides cleaner air. 1m 54s
- Community members hope the changes inspire a safer, greener neighborhood. 2m 24s