The Complex Relationships Between Vegetation, Water Use, And Socioeconomics In Phoenix, AZ
Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 06:50
in Earth & Climate
Although you'd probably not find a relationship between vegetation and temperature in urban areas very shocking, you might be surprised at the variability of this relationship over time, and the high correlation between the presence of plants and the socioeconomic status of the neighborhoods in which they are located. These are just a few of the complex interactions recently described for Phoenix, Arizona by researchers looking to understand what factors impact heat-related ecosystem services in urban areas. read more