Urban Heat Islands

Report

Hot Zones: Urban Heat Islands

A new Climate Central analysis evaluates the intensity of urban heat islands in cities around the country. Read the report to find out about the factors that cause hotter temperatures in urban areas, the impacts, and the solutions.

Webinar

WORKSHOP: Extreme Heat and Health Risk

Climate Central held an online workshop on July 19, 2021, to discuss the impacts of extreme heat on communities and on individuals’ health.

Climate Matters

Urban Heat Hot Spots

New Climate Central analysis shows where urban heat is most intense in 44 major U.S. cities accounting for nearly one-quarter of the U.S. population.

Climate Matters

A new Climate Central analysis evaluates the intensity of urban heat islands in cities around the country. Read the report to find out about the factors that cause hotter temperatures in urban areas, the impacts, and the solutions.