Uploaded on 2015-10-28 by iMaritina

2- More green spaces are needed to reduces radiation reflection in the downtown area, and increase the shading at the street level and contribute efficiently in the smog effect.Investing in green roofs would also be an extra. maybe the municipality of the city could promote and reward the citizens who create green roofs at the buildings terraces or use less power during the warmest months. 3-Since now there hasn't been any serious initiative to establish policies for the UHI effect, but one of the things that reduced the energy consumption for air-conditioning, was the rise of power prices the latest years. ![enter image description here][1] ![enter image description here][2] [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14459992533235048.jpg Athens during heatwave.(upper image) [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14459992707588988.jpg Image from a rural area of Athens.(lower image)