Uploaded on 2015-10-17 by ManishRam

------------------------------------------------- I have checked the temperature differences of several US cities from the link [Climate Central][1]. 2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? --------------------------------------------------------------------- Transportation pollution High humidity Coastal Area Industrial Zone Highly dense area Not enough vegetation ![enter image description here][2] ![enter image description here][3] 3. Which are the measures you would propose? -------------------------------------------- Increase vegetation Reduce transport pollution by restricting access to vehicles in UHI areas. More parks and green areas. 4. Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area? ------------------------------------------------------- There are no policies in my community that are planned to reduce the UHI effect, even there is the UHI effect in different cities in the country. [1]: http://www.climatecentral.org/news/urban-heat-islands-threaten-us-health-17919 [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14450393013240194.jpg [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1445039834221072.jpg