The exacerbated thermal environment in cities, with the urban heat island (UHI) effect as a
prominent example, has been the source of many adverse urban environmental issues …

Globally, the urban heat island (UHI) effect is a major problem which leads to urban
residents suffering from adverse urban ecological environments and serious health risks …

Land use pattern can substantially shape urban thermal environment. Although previous
studies have shown that urban heat island (UHI) intensity will be easily affected by the …

Urban heat islands (UHI) can lead to multiple adverse impacts, including increased air
pollution, morbidity, and energy consumption. The association between UHI effects and land …

Urban green space takes a dominant role in alleviating the urban heat island (UHI) effect.
Most investigations into the effects of cooling factors from urban green spaces on the UHI …

Urban natural surfaces and non-surface human activities are key factors determining the
urban heat island (UHI), but their relative importance remains highly controversial and may …

Urban heat island (UHI) has gradually been a critical issue in the context of global
environmental change and regional sustainability. The urban development intensity (UDI) …

Abstract The concept of Local Climate Zone (LCZ) classification scheme is an effective tool
for quantifying the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. However, previous studies of the thermal …

Rapid urbanization and increasing population have widely caused the urban heat island
effect. Due to the decreasing distance between cities, there is an urgent need to reevaluate …

Climate change adaptation in urban areas is among the biggest challenges humanity faces
partly because of the combined effects of urban heating and global warming. The variability …