eco-friendly backyards
The 3 Climate Resilience Lies That Sneak Into Neighborhoods
A 2025 study shows 30 minutes of yard work can slash local heat islands by 0.5 °C, proving the three climate resilience lies are: (1) thinking any eco-friendly backyard instantly solves heat, (2) believing DIY hacks alone can offset urban warming, and (3) assuming cheap landscaping upgrades are enough