Improving heat-related health outcomes in an urban environment with science-based policy
We use the Northeast US Urban Climate Archipelago as a case study to explore three key
limitations of planning and policy initiatives to mitigate extreme urban heat. These limitations …
limitations of planning and policy initiatives to mitigate extreme urban heat. These limitations …
[图书][B] Urban Climate Change and Heat Islands: Characterization, Impacts, and Mitigation
R Paolini, M Santamouris - 2022 - books.google.com
Urban Climate Change and Heat Islands: Characterization, Impacts, and Mitigation serves
as a go to reference for a foundational understanding of urban-climate drivers and impacts …
as a go to reference for a foundational understanding of urban-climate drivers and impacts …
[HTML][HTML] Urban extreme heat, climate change, and saving lives: lessons from Washington state
Z Kearl, J Vogel - Urban climate, 2023 - Elsevier
Heat waves are becoming more common and intense around the world as a result of climate
change, and they are affecting the resilience and livability of cities. Extreme heat can be fatal …
change, and they are affecting the resilience and livability of cities. Extreme heat can be fatal …
Urban heat management in Louisville, Kentucky: A framework for climate adaptation planning
B Stone Jr, K Lanza, E Mallen… - Journal of Planning …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
We explore the potential for cities to develop urban heat management plans to moderate
rising temperatures and to lessen the impact of extreme heat on human health. Specifically …
rising temperatures and to lessen the impact of extreme heat on human health. Specifically …
Are cities taking action against urban overheating? Insights from over 7,500 local climate actions
Mitigating urban overheating is vital to create livable urban futures. Research on urban heat
mitigation is plentiful, while knowledge about the actual measures local governments are …
mitigation is plentiful, while knowledge about the actual measures local governments are …
Urban heat governance: examining the role of urban planning
Heat is an increasing climate risk for cities due to climate change and the urban heat island
effect. Extreme heat has inequitable impacts across social, economic, and urban …
effect. Extreme heat has inequitable impacts across social, economic, and urban …
Avoided heat-related mortality through climate adaptation strategies in three US cities
Heat-related mortality in US cities is expected to more than double by the mid-to-late 21st
century. Rising heat exposure in cities is projected to result from: 1) climate forcings from …
century. Rising heat exposure in cities is projected to result from: 1) climate forcings from …
The social and spatial distribution of temperature-related health impacts from urban heat island reduction policies
Cities are developing innovative strategies to combat climate change but there remains little
knowledge of the winners and losers from climate-adaptive land use planning and design …
knowledge of the winners and losers from climate-adaptive land use planning and design …
Climate change and health in cities: impacts of heat and air pollution and potential co-benefits from mitigation and adaptation
SL Harlan, DM Ruddell - Current opinion in environmental sustainability, 2011 - Elsevier
Excess morbidity and mortality related to extremely hot weather and poor air quality are
found in cities worldwide. This is a major public health concern for cities now and looking …
found in cities worldwide. This is a major public health concern for cities now and looking …
Nature-based designs to mitigate urban heat: The efficacy of green infrastructure treatments in Portland, Oregon
Y Makido, D Hellman, V Shandas - Atmosphere, 2019 - mdpi.com
Urban heat is a growing environmental concern in cities around the world. The urban heat
island effect, combined with warming effects of climate change, is likely to cause an increase …
island effect, combined with warming effects of climate change, is likely to cause an increase …