New research shows shade is key to cooler neighborhoods

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Original Load Date Dec. 15, 2025, 8:02 a.m.
Last Updated Dec. 15, 2025, 8:02 a.m.
Original URL https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2025/12/12/research-offers-new-guidance-for-managing-extreme-urban-heat/87683914007/

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Kyle Blount, an assistant professor of ecohydrology in the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Illinois Springfield, has co-authored two research articles that offer new guidance for cities and researchers managing extreme heat and water challenges. The research, conducted in collabo...