Andrew Freedman writes in Axios about a new tool to address extreme heat in cities.
- Urban areas are more susceptible to extreme heat due to concrete buildings and a lack of green space, which is commonly called the urban heat island effect.
- Google’s tool uses satellite-based, high-resolution land surface temperature data to determine how much heat a portion of land absorbs and what the socioeconomic status is of these areas.
- With the information that this tool provides, city officials can then take action such as tree plantings or cool roofs.
“While heat officers can advocate for policies, they often lack decision-making power within a city or regional government.”
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