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Temperature Change in Urban Areas

Group Members: Erin Mehmet-Forgione, Isaac Brainson, Anna Konopko

Researchers found Urban Heat Islands (UHI) causes higher temperature. Due to factors such as infrastructure, reduced vegetation, their environmental and public health impacts, and strategies to mitigate them, like green roofs and reflective surfaces (Druckenmiller, 2003)Researcher discusses health risks, such as heat-related illnesses, and highlights how low-income communities face disproportionate impacts due to inadequate housing and lack of greenery (Gordon, 20204)Higher nighttime temperatures due to the lack of cooling mechanisms. Which can lead to higher energy consumption (MetLink 2023.

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