Uploaded on 2020-04-15 by pavan kumar gudavalleti

1. Check the temperature differences in US cities: The temperature differences that have been recorded in US cities and their surrounding rural areas due to UHI effect, ranking wise (top six) are as follows:Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Denver, Portland, Louisville and Washington D.C. 2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? • Poorer air quality. • Public Health. • Long high temperature duration. • Higher temperatures cause more air conditioners and thus more energy costs and water use. • Global Warming. • Change in Meterology. 3. Which are the measures you would propose? • Start planting vegetation and increase green space. • Decongest traffic. • Shift major commercial complexes to Green House Buildings. • Industrial hubs at Okhla and Noida to be shifted to several rural areas. • Heat Reflective Coatings. 4. Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area? • No.