Greener front gardens could help combat air pollution and summer heat
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/30/greener-front-gardens-air-pollution-summer-heat
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Scientists call for incentives to preserve vegetation as study highlights benefits of plentiful planting in London Your front garden could be a first line of defence against air pollution, according to a year-long field study in two London neighbourhoods. The UK’s 26m gardens cover nearly 5% of the country’s land area, but they account for a much larger share in urban areas. In Greater London, domestic gardens cover 41% of the city, compared with 27% of Cardiff and 23% of Edinburgh. Continue reading...
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