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"Cooling our Communities, A Guidebook on Tree Planting and Light-Colored Surfacing", US EPA, Washington, 1992

This very readable book explains the causes and impacts of urban heat islands. The benefits (financial, energy conservation, ...) of reducing heat islands and practical guidelines on how to do it are set out. Details include plenty of illustrations, tree species selection and tips to improve tree survival. Many examples and case-studies of community action make this book both useful and interesting. The book can be ordered for $US16-25, including postage, from Superintendent of Documents, PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954. Send cheque payable to Superintendent of Documents or credit card number (VISA or Mastercard) plus card expiry date.



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