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The impact of urbanization and climate change on urban temperatures: a systematic review

  • Sarah Chapman, James EM Watson, Alvaro Salazar
  • Jun 30, 2017
  • 1 min read

Cities have elevated temperatures compared to rural areas, a phenomenon known as the “urban heat island”. Higher temperatures increase the risk of heat-related mortality, which will be exacerbated by climate change.

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