6 August 2026 at 11:59 am
Summary
A study indicates that paving over front gardens contributes to hotter nights by increasing the urban heat island effect, with paved areas in UK front gardens rising from 7.5% in 2005 to an estimated 55% by 2025. Replacing hard surfaces with grass and trees can reduce this effect by up to 1°C.
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