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Traffic and subways worsen urban heat island effect, studies find

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New research highlights the growing problem of extreme heat in urban environments, with studies revealing significant contributions from traffic and underground transit systems. One study developed a module to incorporate traffic-related heat emissions into climate models, finding it increases urban temperatures by up to 0.4°C. Another paper analyzed subway systems in Boston, London, and New York, using internet data to assess thermal discomfort underground. AI

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Traffic and subways worsen urban heat island effect, studies find

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Laurie Winkless, Contributor ·

    600 Million People Can’t Stay Cool. The ‘Hot City’ Problem Is Growing

    New research confirms that extreme heat is reshaping city life, and we’re not prepared for what that means for the future

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