Interdisciplinary study provides a detailed map of urban heat islands

Friday, May 26, 2023 - 13:03 in Earth & Climate

Urban areas are where the majority of the world's population lives, and they are also usually most affected by climate change. Heat waves and extreme temperatures are more intense in heavily-built areas, intensifying existing weaknesses and inequalities among the urban population.

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