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May 23, 2016 by AdaptNY
FAQ: Harlem and the Urban Heat Island Effect
An FAQ on extreme heat, which kills more Americans each year than all the other natural disasters combined. Heatwaves are especially problematic in areas with a lot of concrete and little vegetation to cool things off: Read big cities. And within those cities, it’s the poorer neighborhoods, high in industry and low in air conditioners, that are hit the hardest.Archives
May 23, 2016 by AdaptNY
Resource Guide: Extreme Heat & Health Stats for Harlem
New York City's Environment & Health Data Portal provides detailed statistics on how extreme heat impacts communities throughout the city, including Northern Manhattan's Morningside Heights, Central Harlem and East Harlem.Archives
May 23, 2016 by AdaptNY