Spatial and temporal variation of heat islands in the main urban area of Zhengzhou under the two-way influence of urbanization and urban forestry

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Beating the urban heat: Situation, background, impacts and the way forward in China

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Summary: This paper reviews the urban heat challenges in China, with a focus on heatwaves and urban heat island effect. The study finds that heatwaves have become more frequent, lasting and intense, with a significant increase since the 1990s. The co-occurrence of heatwaves and drought is becoming more frequent, leading to more intense heatwaves. Urban heat island effect is a common issue for almost all Chinese cities, with aggravating trends annually.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2022)

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Localized synergies between heat waves and urban heat islands: Implications on human thermal comfort and urban heat management

Bao-Jie He et al.

Summary: This study investigates the synergy between heat waves and urban heat islands, revealing that less urbanized areas are more sensitive to the impacts. Air moisture and wind play a beneficial role in alleviating heat exacerbation, but the extent varies depending on geographic conditions, temperature types, and heat wave/normal conditions.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (2021)

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