Green Spaces in British Town Show Promise in Combating Climate Extremes

A recent study on Stoke Park in Guildford, Surrey, has found that its green areas reduce heat, pollution, and noise, with benefits extending beyond the park's borders. The 52-hectare park, with its rolling fields, wildflowers, and ornamental gardens, has been identified as a 'living laboratory' for studying the effects of green spaces on urban areas. According to Prashant Kumar, professor at the University of Surrey, previous studies have shown that parks are cooler than surrounding areas, reducing air pollution and noise. However, this study is unique in its holistic approach, examining the multiple benefits of green spaces, including their impact on health, air pollution, and overheating.