The city was experiencing a severe urban heat island effect. Now, new green growth is bringing temperatures down dramatically.

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    the ultimate consequence of this approach:

    The project’s wider impacts are like a breath of fresh air. Medellín’s temperatures fell by 2°C in the first three years of the program, and officials expect a further decrease of 4 to 5C over the next few decades, even taking into account climate change. In turn, City Hall says this will minimize the need for energy-intensive air conditioning.

    pretty significant; this would make a huge difference in a lot of cities if replicated with care