Northwestern University: Urban Tree Shade Shrinks, Mortality Rises
August 06, 2026
August 06, 2026
EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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As urban tree shade shrinks, mortality rises
New study finds that protecting mature trees could help save lives
* Study tracked association between death rates and tree canopy changes across 11 years in Chicago
* Overall tree canopy per year was less important than year-to-year changes for mortality risk
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As urban tree shade shrinks, mortality rises
New study finds that protecting mature trees could help save lives
* Study tracked association between death rates and tree canopy changes across 11 years in Chicago
* Overall tree canopy per year was less important than year-to-year changes for mortality risk
* South and . . .