Uploaded on 2016-03-09 by Ariadnacavazos

Las Vegas (7.3°F) Denver (4.9°F) Portland (4.8°F) Washington, D.C. (4.7°F) Kansas City (4.6°F) Seattle (4.1°F) 2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? The predominant temperature in my city is the hot weather and in the last years the temperature had been increasing. - People use more motorized transport - People do not use the bicycle to move from one place to another - People do not walk in the day - Increases energy consumption in the buildings due to high temperatures. ![place of residence][1] Place of residence ![Surrounding rural area][2] Surrounding rural area 3. Which are the measures you would propose? I would propose green areas along the sidewalks in the city and buildings made with thermal insulation to reduce the temperature inside the buildings. 4. Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area? No [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14574846323542675.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14574851675948154.jpg