About 41 million people in the U.S. live in urban heat islands, where city topography elevates temperatures by at least 8 degrees, according to analysis published Wednesday.
that classifies census tracts into 16 different land types. A city census tract can be dominated by compact high-rise buildings, large low-rise buildings, dense trees or a combination of several land types.methodology developed by researchers
Climate Central researchers found that nine major cities — New York, Houston, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, San Antonio, San Diego, Phoenix and Detroit — each housed at least 1 million people currently affected by the urban heat island effect. Some smaller areas in each city see even higher temperatures. In Miami, 2% of the city’s population experiences temperatures 12 F warmer than nonurban areas.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Former Bay Ridge Century 21 store to be redeveloped into urban retail hubThe development firm is ASG Equities, and it’s founded by the Gindi family, who was behind opening the Century 21 flagship at the location back in 1961.
Read more »
Afternoon storms threaten next 2 days before heat wave arrives Wednesday: What to knowA pair of stormy afternoons threaten Monday and Tuesday, with a chance for severe weather both days before some of the hottest weather of the year so far arrives in the tri-state — and will stick around into the weekend.
Read more »
Why Hunter Biden's Wednesday plea could accelerate new criminal investigationPresident Joe Biden's son has agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax offenses and to enter a pretrial diversion program to avoid prison time on a felony gun charge, though questions linger about whether the first son's legal woes are over.
Read more »
Here's what to expect from the Federal Reserve meeting WednesdayThe Federal Reserve is expected on Wednesday to approve what would be the 11th interest rate increase since March 2022.
Read more »
Severe weather could threaten Chicago area with storms possible WednesdayWhile most of the focus for the coming week has been on the extreme heat facing the Chicago area, a threat of showers and thunderstorms, some of which could be severe, is also emerging for a midweek arrival.
Read more »