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How City Design Is Making Heat Waves Deadlier - Cheddar Explains
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August 24, 2021
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8:12Now PlayingWe all know that the world is getting hotter thanks to climate change. But you may not know that cities are getting the hottest. In fact, they can often be up to 15-20 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than nearby suburban and rural areas. For the vast majority of us who live in cities, this spells danger, because heat is surprisingly deadly.
Further reading:
US Geological Survey
Environmental Protection Agency
NOAA
UN Dept. of Economic & Social Affairs
un.org/development/desa/en/news/population/2018-revision-of-world-urbanization-prospects.html
Centers for Disease Control
The Associated Press
The Conversation
The New York Times
UCAR
NIHHIS
The Royal Meteorological Society
Annual Review of Environment & Resources
Urban Forestry & Urban Greening
NYC Gov
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