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The ‘urban island effect’ is heating up

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It’s predicted that by 2050, parts of our major cities will be virtually uninhabitable due to searing heat levels propelled by 20th century architecture and building materials that add significant ambient heat to their surroundings. Greening cities is the most effective and cheapest way to counter the urban island effect but Professor MATT SANTAMOURIS warns planners should tread warily.

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