As temperatures rise, researchers are rethinking how cities measure and respond to urban heat. But experts say successful solutions require finding solutions tailored to local conditions rather than relying on one-size-fits-all fixes.
Record-breaking heat and humidity are already upon us at the start of what is predicted to be a scorcher of a summer.
Our cities, with their dark, asphalt surfaces, exhaust-emitting vehicles, and heat-trapping buildings, feel these temperatures the most. Many residents experience at least 8 degrees of additional heat just because of their neighborhood layout, according to Climate Central, which assessed heat patterns in 65 metropolitan areas.
Read more: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/urban-heat-island-effect-solutions
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