UQ|UP member Dorina Pojani spoke today on ABC Radio Brisbane about the growing concern over heat and street tree coverage inequality across Brisbane. As urban areas continue to heat up, Dorina highlighted the disparities in tree canopy coverage between neighbourhoods, which can lead to unequal access to cooler, shaded public spaces.

Tree coverage plays a crucial role in regulating temperatures, and its unequal distribution can impact residents’ wellbeing, particularly in lower-income areas. Dorina advocates for policies that prioritize equitable green infrastructure to help cool all Brisbane neighbourhoods, promoting both climate resilience and social equity.

ABC Brisbane’s Afternoons show presented by Katherine Feeney aims to entertain and inform Brisbanians as they navigate the school pick up. Listeners get to hear new perspectives on everyday life and share their stories and opinions. Listen to the full episode, including Dorina’s interview on 2:40:00: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/brisbane-afternoons/afternoons/104494204