ESA helps make summer in the city more bearable

Saturday, August 29, 2009 - 00:03 in Earth & Climate

As temperatures soar, scientists have been collecting data amid the ancient ruins that symbolise the birthplace of western culture. These data, combined with measurements from aircraft and satellites, promise to improve 'urban heat island' forecasts to make life in modern-day Athens easier during heat waves.

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