In Detroit, fewer than 60% of households have air conditioning, according to American Forests. That makes shade a vital ...

Summerville arborist and natural resource planner Justin Carpenter said the town’s tree canopy is shrinking. However, he said the trend is not a cause for concern — the change is ...

Tree canopy can improve air quality, reducing the risk of asthma and cardiovascular disease. The City of Cleveland aims to increase its tree canopy from 18% to 30% by 2040.