Heat islands
Cities are particularly affected by climate change. Due to the large areas of sealed surfaces and dense building development, cities are more affected by rising temperatures in summer than the surrounding countryside.
heat islands
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Science correspondent, Thomas Moore, explains why cities get so much hotter than the countryside
https://youtu.be/kPkpy55tCzE
Experiment: Measuring temperatures and surface temperatures
In this practical example, the pupils measure the temperatures at different locations. In this way, they observe at close range what influence materials, green spaces, plants and water have on our microclimate.
Regional Information: Heat islands
Regional Information: Heat islands Related matters in other countries Urban heat islands – a comparison The urban heat island effect refers to the higher temperatures in the city with comparatively less cooling at night. This occurs due to the high proportion of sealed surfaces, dense building development and limited green spaces and vegetation. Therefore, heat