Dr. Ailene Ettinger shares her expertise and views on how climate change is impacting communities and landscapes, from Washington state, U.S., to Papua New Guinea.
Every Tree Helps
Through our GRIT work, we are finding that temperature declines linearly with tree canopy cover. Because this relationship is linear, it suggests that there is no threshold tree cover required to affect air temperature; instead, every bit of additional tree canopy seems to help reduce local air temperature on hot days.
Hitting the Pavement to Track Temperature in Tacoma
Rebuilding an Urban Tree Canopy: On the Ground with GRIT
A unique research project, Greening Research in Tacoma (GRIT) brings together community partners and perspectives to paint a more detailed picture of how neighborhood residents *actually* experience green infrastructure, like tree plantings.
In partnership with the @City of Tacoma, @Tacoma Tree Foundation, and @University of Washington, GRIT’s community-minded approach will shape how we design and plan greening initiatives to be more equitable and effective for people everywhere.
