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		gsf_emergency_2 6 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Effectiveness of trees in reducing temperature, ou... >Trees excel at harvesting water. Specifically, some kind of giant succulent would be best for arid climes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloidendron_dichotomum

flakeoil 6 months ago [–]

But they probably don't evaporate water and cool as much as other plants and trees.

gsf_emergency_2 6 months ago | [–]

Right, but as pointed out in TFA & below the cooling from evaporation is almost negligible compared to that from the shade. Maybe Vegas would be okay with conserving their water too

It's counterintuitive..

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