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Heat islands can affect communities by increasing energy demand, air conditioning costs, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, heat-related illness and death, and impaired water quality. https://t.co/gOqQkHgvG3 — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 11, 2020

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The term "heat island" describes urbanized areas that experience higher temperatures than outlying areas. In urban areas, the heat island effect results in daytime temperatures about 1-7°F higher than temperatures in outlying areas & nighttime temperatures about 2-5°F higher. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 11, 2020

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What communities are doing: Voluntary initiatives to cool heat islands include demonstration projects, incentive and rebate programs, urban forestry and community tree planting programs, and outreach and education. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 11, 2020