NASA Study Quantifies Plants' Role in Mitigating Urban Heat Island Effect

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By Yale Environment 360Aug 27, 2015, 11:20 am62 pts
The presence or scarcity of vegetation is an essential factor in determining how much urban areas heat up, according to a NASA study. Enlarge Urban heat island effect Using data from multiple satellites, the researchers found that areas covered in part by impervious surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, and steel…

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