Sentences with phrase «tackling urban heat»

So it's good news indeed that Louisville, in decidedly red - state Kentucky, is getting serious about tackling its urban heat island effect through increased urban forestry, as well as efforts to promote reflective surfaces and green roofs.

How to move beyond the warm words about tackling urban heat islands to doing something about them.

Measures that tackle the urban heat island effect also make cities more energy efficient (by reducing the cooling needs inside buildings) and more comfortable (by shading city residents).