Urban trees aren't just nice, scientists say — they're mandatory 41.8%
Grist - By Matt Simon - 7/1/2026, 6:00 PM
Framing Effect 24.7% - Appeal to Authority 20.1% - Post Hoc (False Cause) 19.3%
They tower overhead and sway in the wind and often teem with squawking birds, yet trees are easy to ignore. Urbanites rush by them without noticing, and without appreciating all the work they do: Trees reduce temperatures, mitigate flooding, and provide habitat for animals. City leaders are no exception to this oversight. As mayors... more