Cities battle urban heat: Green solutions for a warming climate
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Many cities around the world are dealing with a growing problem: urban heat islands (UHIs).
UHIs develop when buildings, roads, and other infrastructure made of materials such as steel, stone, and concrete absorb heat from the sun during the day and then release it back into the atmosphere in the afternoon and evening.
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Cities are now turning to data-driven solutions to address the UHI effect. WRI’s Cool Cities Lab platform enables urban planners to map heat hotspots and model effective cooling strategies.
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The experiences of Cape Town, Hermosillo, and Atlanta demonstrate that urban heat is not only an environmental issue but also a social one. Climate change is intensifying the UHI effect, making it more urgent for cities to adopt equitable and sustainable solutions.
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