Hottest Places in a City Are Often Low-Income Neighborhoods

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By Yale Climate ConnectionsFeb 22, 2020, 5:00 pm136 pts
Concrete and asphalt absorb the sun's energy. So when a heat wave strikes, city neighborhoods with few trees and lots of black pavement can get hotter than other areas — a lot hotter. "Fifteen, 18 degrees Fahrenheit difference across the city at the same time," said Vivek Shandas of Portland State University.…

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