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fromKqed
6 months ago

San Jose Just Had Its Hottest Week Ever, 'A Harbinger of Things to Come' | KQED

Extreme heat recorded in cities reflects climate change trends and increasing heat wave frequency due to human activities. Future heat waves expected to exceed current records.
fromState of the Planet
9 months ago
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Amid a Sweltering Summer, a New Study Finds Street Trees Thrive in NYC

Urban heat island effect raises temperatures by 7 degrees in city neighborhoods, disproportionately affecting the hottest, poorest areas. Trees help mitigate heat by providing shade and cooling through evapotranspiration.
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fromKqed
6 months ago

San Jose Just Had Its Hottest Week Ever, 'A Harbinger of Things to Come' | KQED

Extreme heat recorded in cities reflects climate change trends and increasing heat wave frequency due to human activities. Future heat waves expected to exceed current records.
fromState of the Planet
9 months ago
OMG science

Amid a Sweltering Summer, a New Study Finds Street Trees Thrive in NYC

Urban heat island effect raises temperatures by 7 degrees in city neighborhoods, disproportionately affecting the hottest, poorest areas. Trees help mitigate heat by providing shade and cooling through evapotranspiration.
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