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Need for Trees in Karachi – Importance and Benefits Of Trees

September 2, 2022 2 Comments

Why Does Karachi Need Trees? Trees are an essential aspect of the ecology, which is badly lacking in mega-cities like Karachi. Trees provide cooling by transpiring water from the earth, via the roots, and out of their leaves. Furthermore, trees give shade. Those who have experienced Karachi heat on the streets and compared the temperature […]

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