Urban heat island

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Urban heat island means an increased ambient temperature in urban areas, compared with rural areas nearby. It is caused by additional heat load from energy use, reduced albedo, reduced wind speed between buildings, and reduced water evaporation by plants within cities.


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Urban heat island myth

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