Building Greener Cities and Cooler Communities with Dr. Vivek Shandas

In this episode of Unearthing Optimism, host Dan Lambe sits down with climate resilience expert Dr. Vivek Shandas to dig into the urgent issue of extreme heat in U.S. cities—and the hope found in community-driven solutions. From the science behind urban heat islands, to real-life stories of neighbors coming together in the face of record-breaking heatwaves, this episode explores why trees matter for our health, well-being, and sense of connection. Join us for an optimistic conversation packed with ideas for how trees and teamwork can help communities reduce extreme heat. Listen to this episode and share it with someone who cares about building a better, cooler future. Follow Us Facebook @ArborDay Instagram @ArborDayFoundation LinkedIn @Arbor Day Foundation Presented by the Arbor Day Foundation www.ArborDay.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.