Mitigating Urban Heat Islands: Strategies for Cooler, Greener Cities
Urbanization has brought about remarkable advancements and opportunities, but it has also given rise to a pressing environmental challenge: urban heat islands (UHIs). As cities expand and develop, they often become significantly warmer than their surrounding rural areas, leading to a range of negative impacts on public health, energy consumption, and overall urban livability. However, innovative strategies and interventions are emerging to combat this issue and create cooler, greener cities that prioritize the well-being of their inhabitants and the sustainability of their environments....