Urban Heat Island Effect: The Silent Killer in Your Urban Backyard
Offered By: AGU via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the urban heat island effect and its impact on city temperatures in this 31-minute AGU podcast episode. Discover how concrete, asphalt, reduced tree cover, and air conditioning units contribute to higher urban temperatures, particularly at night when the body needs to cool down. Learn about the work of scientists like Angel Hsu, who use satellite and citizen-collected data to quantify urban heat effects for policymakers. Gain insights into local climate change mitigation efforts and the importance of addressing this silent urban threat. Listen to this informative discussion on the challenges and potential solutions for combating excessive heat in urban environments.
Syllabus
Solving for climate: The silent killer in your urban backyard
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AGU
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