It will come as no surprise to anyone living in Phoenix that 2020 has been a record-breaking year for high temperatures.
It will come as no surprise to anyone living in Phoenix that 2020 has been a record-breaking year for high temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, in 2020 the Phoenix area has surpassed all previous years for average high temperatures and excessive heat warnings.
With the combined oppressive heat and COVID-19 restrictions on travel and indoor activities like movies and restaurants, many people have turned to urban parks for outdoor recreation.
And while Phoenix area parks can serve as an oasis for residents, the irrigation needed to keep parks lush and cooler comes at a high cost of water consumption.
Read more at: Arizona State University
Sensors buried to monitor soil moisture and temperature (Photo Credit: Kindler/ASU)
