Climate Change: Mega Cities Turn Into 'Urban Heat Islands'

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  • Published On: May 16, 2023
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As heatwaves and record temperatures are expected this year across states, multiple studies suggest that cities are hotter than the areas around them. The developed parts of cities increase their temperatures, and those who work outdoors have to bear the brunt of it. Here's a report on the unequal distribution of climate change and how development is making our cities hotter.

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