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A town-wide ‘living laboratory’ shows how green spaces can combat climate extremes

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Briefings

A study published in 2026 by Prashant Kumar and colleagues at the University of Surrey found that Stoke Park in Guildford, Surrey, reduces heat, pollution, and noise across a 52-hectare area. The research indicates that green spaces create cooler microclimates extending several hundred meters beyond the park boundaries, offering benefits that extend beyond the park's borders. The study highlights the importance of holistic research into the multiple benefits of urban greenery.

Key points

• Stoke Park in Guildford, Surrey, is a 52-hectare natural haven featuring wildflowers, birds, and trees that reduce heat, pollution, and noise.
• Research by Prashant Kumar and colleagues at the University of Surrey indicates that green spaces create cooler microclimates extending several hundred meters beyond the park boundaries.

Context

This article discusses a study by Prashant Kumar and colleagues at the University of Surrey regarding Stoke Park in Guildford, Surrey, which reduces heat, pollution, and noise across a 52-hectare area. The research highlights the importance of holistic research into the multiple benefits of urban greenery.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single study from 2026 focusing on Stoke Park in Guildford, Surrey. The study does not provide data on other parks or cities, nor does it include long-term climate change projections or specific health outcomes for residents.

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