Cities Face a Greater Risk of Heat Stress, Study Finds

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By Emily DennyJan 5, 2021, 9:59 am177 pts
While cities bear a heavy cost from the climate crisis, they could also lead the way in implementing climate adaptation strategies. A recent study published by Nature Climate Change found that cities are at a greater risk than suburban and rural areas for heat stress, water scarcity, air pollution and energy…

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