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Checked. 2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? Savannah is surrounding by wetlands. The city is one of the most warm with high humidity in Georgia, US. The decrease of wetlands and increase of urban areas have destroyed the balance of the ecosystem. This effect has produced elevated temperatures and imbalance in raining season. Also, the downtown has increased the UHI effect. Fortunately, the city maintains a high code to protect the trees that reduce the effect in the buffer area of downtown. Also, the river increase the wind along the downtown reducing the heat . ![http://www.greatrace.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Downtown_Savannah_Georgia.jpg][1] ![http://www.theshelbyreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Savannah-aerial-shot1.jpg][2] 3. Which are the measures you would propose? 1.The incorporation of materials that reduce the reflection of sun light. 2. Cover the open areas such as parking lots and avenues. 3. Mix land use in downtown in order to control the elevation, shadow, and wind. 4. More energy efficient codes for buildings and transportation. 5. Increase the education level in terms of climate change and sustainability. 4. Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area? The number of population with concern of the UHI effect is low. So the authorities are not educated in these studies. The number of activist people is increasing and local universities are trying to produce a new generation of people with more concerned about these problems. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14453515506268025.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14453515971478206.jpg