The Impacts of Urbanisation and Climate Change on the Urban Thermal Environment in Africa
Rapid urbanisation is affecting people in different ways, with some becoming more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Africa’s cities are projected to be home to nearly 60% of the continent’s population by 2050. In conjunction with climate change, these cities are experiencing critical envi...
Main Authors: | Xueqin Li, Lindsay C. Stringer, Martin Dallimer |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-10-01
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Series: | Climate |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2225-1154/10/11/164 |
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