Conifers May Ameliorate Urban Heat Waves Better Than Broadleaf Trees: Evidence from Vancouver, Canada
Anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions are increasing the frequency of deadly heat waves. Heat waves are particularly devastating in cities, where air pollution is high and air temperatures are already inflated by the heat island effect. Determining how cities can ameliorate extreme summer temperatu...
Main Authors: | Harold N. Eyster, Brian Beckage |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-05-01
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Series: | Atmosphere |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/13/5/830 |
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