The Polish city of Rzeszów is creating more green spaces, a welcome addition after a recent heatwave pushed temperatures up to 35 degrees Celsius.
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00:00 This is Józef, one of the greenest cities in Poland,
00:03 thanks to a recent push to create more green spaces.
00:06 They provided a welcome addition during a recent heat wave
00:09 that pushed temperatures up to 35 degrees Celsius,
00:12 a steep jump from Poland`s July average of 25 degrees.
00:15 In our city, there are many places like this, green,
00:20 inhabited by trees, where on such hot days we can shelter,
00:24 let`s say, at any time.
00:29 Trees work as natural air conditioners for cities.
00:32 They create a microclimate that brings temperatures down.
00:35 Tagging along with a local activist,
00:37 we tested the difference between temperatures under a tree and in the sun.
00:41 It`s 43 degrees now.
00:44 We plant trees, the city plants even more.
00:48 The city started taking care of old trees.
00:50 The city`s policy has changed a lot for the better.
00:53 Free air conditioners.
00:55 Left in direct sun, thermometers can reach up to 70 degrees Celsius.
01:00 But under a tree, that reading is a lot lower.
01:04 Covering the city with as much greenery as possible is the result of a joint project
01:21 between the city`s government and its residents.
01:25 We invited the residents to indicate where they would like to see the new trees.
01:31 It`s important, because the residents know best where they need shade,
01:36 where they need this green color.
01:38 It`s worth investing in greenery, so that life is more pleasant.
01:42 So that the residents feel comfort and satisfaction.
01:46 This year, another thousand trees, over a thousand trees will come to the city.
01:51 Maintaining and planting trees is one of the forms of mitigating the effects
01:55 of global warming and heat waves that Europe is facing.
01:59 Although trees can also fall victim to climate change and resulting events, such as wildfires.
02:06 Magdalena Hodownik for Euronews from Rzeszów.
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