As early as in the 19th century, people recognized that the air quality in rural areas was much better than in urban areas. Nowadays, cities worldwide cope with challenges such as air pollution, extreme air temperatures, and heavy precipitation. In the future, these problems will occur more often due to climate change. This trend will result in an unknown amount of economic damage and endanger the life and health of the cities’ populations.
Topic: climate-change
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City Climate - Modern City Climate Monitoring for Smart Cities
By Dr. Sebastian Schlögl on May 20, 2021 5:45:44 PM
Topics:
Smart City
Climate Change
Climate Crisis
Climate Solutions
Climate Goals
City Climate Monitoring
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How The Urban Heat Island Effect Is Harming Our Cities
By Joe Appleton on Dec 3, 2020 10:58:59 AM
The current climate crisis is having a drastic effect on the planet. While it’s easy to place the blame on rapid deforestation and unsustainable industry, one of the largest contributors to the current climate change phenomenon is much closer to home: our cities.
Topics:
Smart City
Urban Planning
Air Pollution
Sustainable Cities
Climate Change
Resilience
Urban Heat Island
Climate Crisis
Climate Solutions
Climate Goals