Outdoor Air Temperature Reductions during Heat Waves and Typical Summer Conditions (IMAGE)

DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Outdoor Air Temperature Reductions during Heat Waves and Typical Summer Conditions

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The greater urban area of Guangzhou is outlined in the center of each figure. A midday urban heat island effect is clearly visible. The results of increased roof albedos are shown in the bottom row.

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Berkeley Lab

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