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What Is the Heat Island Effect—and How Is It Affecting Cities Across the Country?
FromGood Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living
What Is the Heat Island Effect—and How Is It Affecting Cities Across the Country?
FromGood Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Jan 11, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Temperatures are rising all around the world. But if you feel like the streets of your urban neighborhood are especially sweltering, you may be right. Climate scientists like Dr. Jeremy Hoffman are studying the heat island effect, an infrastructure, equity, and climate-based issue that results in higher localized temperatures than those experienced in outlying areas. Climate change is undoubtedly turning up the heat on this issue—but there are things you and your community can do to help, starting with learning about heat islands themselves.
Released:
Jan 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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