One way to create cooler, cleaner cities? Plant rooftop gardens

As global temperatures rise, greening the world's hottest megacities like Cairo, Egypt, and Dhaka, Bangladesh, can help prevent air pollution and reduce heat. And in densely packed urban areas, a great place to start is on the rooftops.

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