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Advocates Push Greener Schoolyards to Combat Rising Temperatures

Season 2024 Episode 38

As temperatures rise, many schoolyards in LA resemble parking lots due to lack of shade. Advocates like TreePeople are pushing for more funding to create greener, more shaded school environments to protect students from extreme heat.

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