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Streetsblog
1 month ago
SF politics

Opinion: Asphalt Roads are Making our Heatwaves Worse and High-Speed Rail Is The Answer - Streetsblog USA

The U.S. transportation system, with its focus on cars and asphalt roads, contributes significantly to urban heat islands, impacting vulnerable populations. High-speed rail is essential for addressing climate change. [ more ]
Secret NYC
2 months ago
California

This Is The Reason NYC Is So F&%*ing Hot Right Now

Urban heat islands make urban areas hotter than rural ones due to dense pavement and buildings, impacting temperatures significantly. [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
California

"Heat islands" worsening extreme temperatures across the U.S.

Urban Heat Islands (UHIs) can significantly amplify temperatures in cities, affecting millions of residents and exacerbating heat-related risks. [ more ]
Streetsblog
1 month ago
SF politics

Opinion: Asphalt Roads are Making our Heatwaves Worse and High-Speed Rail Is The Answer - Streetsblog USA

The U.S. transportation system, with its focus on cars and asphalt roads, contributes significantly to urban heat islands, impacting vulnerable populations. High-speed rail is essential for addressing climate change. [ more ]
Secret NYC
2 months ago
California

This Is The Reason NYC Is So F&%*ing Hot Right Now

Urban heat islands make urban areas hotter than rural ones due to dense pavement and buildings, impacting temperatures significantly. [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
California

"Heat islands" worsening extreme temperatures across the U.S.

Urban Heat Islands (UHIs) can significantly amplify temperatures in cities, affecting millions of residents and exacerbating heat-related risks. [ more ]
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Washington Post
1 month ago
OMG science

Study suggests nearby rural land can cool cities by nearly 30 percent

Rural land surrounding urban areas can cool cities by up to 32.9°F, impacting urban heat islands significantly. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Chicago

Local scientists studying how the Chicago skyline contributes to city heat islands

Chicago's iconic skyline contributes to urban heat islands, impacting certain communities disproportionately. [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Greening Brooklyn: A Prescription For Health And Equity

Investing in green infrastructure and cooling centers in urban areas like Brooklyn is crucial for combating urban heat islands and ensuring health equity. [ more ]
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