Abstract: Cities are frequently experiencing artificial heat stress, known as the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. The UHI effect is commonly present in cities due to increased urbanization, where ...

This phenomenon is known as urban heat island effect, where dark-colored city streets and buildings trap excess heat, especially in areas without appropriate tree cover and green spaces.

Albright explained the local 'Urban Heat Island Effect.' "Locally, we have this Urban Heat Island Effect," he said. "That's a combination of factors, really everything from surfaces that are maybe ...