Including the closely related term planting.
… in to temporarily cool down. •• If possible, ensure your home or building is insulated to a high standard. Opt for double or triple glazing with shading (like a tinted window, curtains, or a tree or shutters outside). •• Try and use energy efficient appliances. •• Green your garden to provide more shade in case of heatwaves. •• Use reflective paint on external walls and roofs or consider planting…
… and people from Global Majority backgrounds are more likely to experience the lowest levels of access to and highest levels of congestion in proximal green space. Areas lacking in greenspace (mainly in central Brent) also tend to have the lowest tree canopy levels, further increasing the risk of heat to local residents. https://democracy.brent.gov.uk/documents/s60563/Appendix%201…
… collection exercise to establish the proportion of council housing stock with estimated overheating risk. Further Investigation Improve our understanding of the impacts of extreme heat on nature and biodiversity in Brent, including both risks and opportunities for new species. Further Investigation Continue to explore ways to increase green (natural) infrastructure, vegetation and tree canopy…
… drought resistant planting in Brent’s parks and green spaces. More action needed Continue the development of rain gardens, with the dual function of reducing flood risk and retaining soil moisture during drought. Sustain current action Work with Thames Water and Affinity Water where necessary to support management of public water supply in the borough. Sustain current action BRENT COUNCIL…
…. Of particular concern is the “fool’s” or “false spring” trend, when a deceivingly warm, early spring is soon followed by a cold snap. Flowers and leaves’ growth is stunted in colder conditions or killed in hard frost. Reduced plant growth means less carbon stored in vegetation, and more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Pollinators such as bees may not find enough nectar from plants, which could…