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https://www.axios.com/2023/07/26/heat-islands-cities-heat-wave-climate
Millions of Americans live in parts of cities where the“urban heat island”effect can significantly increase temperatures, especially during heat waves, per a new analysis by nonprofit climate research group Climate Central.
Why it matters:Heat islands — wherein heat is trapped by heat-absorbing surfaces and structures — can make cities less livable and increase the risk of heat-related health complications.
- They can also amplify the effects ofalready-dangerous heat waves,like the one gripping anexpandingpart of the U.S. this week.
What they found:41 million Americans live in urban areas where heat islands raise local temperatures by 8 degrees or more, per Climate Central’s analysis of 44 U.S. cities.
- In nearly 10…
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