Emanuel Cleaver tweeted the following:
"Neighborhoods with more tree coverage and green spaces can be up to 20 degrees cooler in urban areas in the summer months! The impact of this leaves low-income and minority neighborhoods bearing the brunt of extreme heat."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Emanuel Cleaver:
"KC remains under a heat advisory today! Stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities I possible, and know the signs of heat-related illnesses. Stay safe out there! twitter.com/NWSKansasCity/"Read on Twitter
"I am proud to be an original co-sponsor of the #TREESAct which would combat the heat island effect in urban areas by increasing tree canopy coverage. The TREES Act also:-Lowers energy costs-Decreases energy consumption-Improves air quality"Read on Twitter"Read on Twitter
"The #CharlestonShooting took place 7 yrs ago today. 7 yrs & yet we still face an alarming rise of mass shootings. We hold the names of the #Emanuel9 in our hearts & today, I pray for those still healing from this tragedy & remain steadfast in my commitment to #EndGunViolence. twitter.com/splcenter/stat"Read on Twitter
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