
Tropical Triumph: How Trees in the Tropics Can Cool the Planet
Published on: Aug. 19, 2025, 3:38 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A new study highlights the benefits of planting trees in tropical regions for planetary cooling. Unlike higher latitudes, the tropics offer substantial benefits by cooling through evapotranspiration and reducing sunlight exposure. Researchers emphasize stronger climate effects from tropical afforestation, with the study published in 'npj Climate and Atmospheric Science'.