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What Makes Cities So Hot?

Provided by: CLEAN |Published on: November 14, 2023
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  • This video examines urban heat islands, what causes this phenomenon, and what strategies can be employed to reduce heat in these areas.
  • Students will learn that urban heat islands lack vegetation, which leads to increased heat in these areas, but reflective roofs and tree planting can help cool these areas by a noticeable amount.
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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Geography
Authors: CLEAN, UCAR Center for Science Education
Region: Global
Languages: English

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CLEAN
The CLEAN Network is a professionally diverse community of over 630 members committed to improving climate and energy literacy locally, regionally, nationally, and globally in order to enable responsible decisions and actions. The CLEAN Network has been a dynamic group since 2008 and is now led by the CLEAN Leadership Board established in 2016. 

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