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Mixed landscapes are the best way to adapt to climate change… – AlKhaleej Today
Mixed landscapes are the best way to adapt to climate change…
In cities, people are replacing natural land cover with roofs, sidewalks and other man-made materials that are impermeable to water. These surfaces significantly change the way the land absorbs and emits energy, causing the urban heat island effect, a phenomenon in which developed areas become hotter than nearby rural areas. As climate change is driving many cities towards dangerous temperatures, planners are making efforts to mitigate excessive heat. One strategy is to replace artificial surfac…
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