Is London measuring its urban heat island accurately?

ENN
Jul 14, 2014, 10:15 am21 pts
London's urban heat island effect, which keeps night-time temperatures in the capital warmer than in surrounding rural areas, may have been underestimated by up to 45 per cent. The heat can pose serious health risks, particularly for the elderly and very young.

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