“Urban Heat islands” occur when cities replace natural land cover with dense concentrations of pavement, buildings, and other surfaces that absorb and retain heat. This effect increases energy costs (e.g., for air conditioning), air pollution levels, and heat-related illness and mortality. Climate change will likely lead to more frequent, more severe, and longer heat wavesContinue reading

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