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Have we forgotten the value of shade?

Have we forgotten the value of shade?

Update: 2025-10-09
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On a warming planet, heatwaves are proving increasingly deadly. But in the cities where most of us live, shade can be hard to come by. In ancient times, shade was prioritised for urban comfort, but in the age of the air-conditioner its value is often overlooked. 

  • Guest: Sam Bloch, journalist and author of Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource
  • Producer: Jack Schmidt
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Have we forgotten the value of shade?

Have we forgotten the value of shade?

Australian Broadcasting Corporation