European Environment Agency 5d ago

EEA climate change and health expert, Aleksandra Kazmierczak, breaks down the urban heat island effect, a phenomenon that can make cities several degrees warmer than surrounding areas. Concrete and asphalt absorbs heat during the day and release it slowly at night, while waste heat from traffic, cooling systems and industry intensify outdoor heat. As climate change drives temperatures higher, this effect is becoming harder to escape. But solutions are within reach. Explore our latest report on how Europe can make cities cooler, healthier and more resilient: https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/news/extreme-weather-and-uneven-climate-adaptation-challenge-europes-resilience