By 2100, arid cities will suffer from more severe heat waves than temperate cities

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Feb 13, 2018, 1:29 pm619 ptsHot
Heat waves are among the deadliest and most common of environmental extremes. As the earth continues to warm due to the buildup of greenhouse gases, heat waves are expected to become more severe, particularly for cities, where concrete and a dearth of trees create what's known as the urban heat island effect.

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