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Solar radiation absorbed by concrete and pavement increases urban temperatures
Concept and design

What is the Heat Island Effect and How to Mitigate it to stay cool?

...cool naturally and provides a path for water to evaporate, adding to the cooling effect. A noteable effect of that is that cool rainwater will cool surfaces and the heat drains away with the water. You can read more here about permeable landscaping and stormwater management.  Community-based tree planting Large-scale t...