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#upsc #ias #thestudy #upsc2024 #upsc2025 #manikantsingh #facts Why is the Urban HEAT ISLAND Effect a Hot Topic?

The urban heat island (UHI) effect is a phenomenon where cities experience significantly warmer temperatures compared to surrounding rural areas, especially at night. 🌡️🏙️ In this 1-minute explainer video, we dive into the science behind UHIs and why they are an increasingly urgent issue in a warming world.

Key points covered:
Urban areas have more heat-absorbing surfaces like pavement, buildings, and roofs that trap heat 🏗️
Lack of vegetation in cities means less shade and moisture to cool the air 🌳💧
Urban infrastructure and activities release waste heat from vehicles, industry, and AC units 🚗🏭
Climate change is amplifying UHIs as global temperatures rise 📈🌍

The UHI effect has major implications for:
Human health: Hotter cities = higher risk of heat illness and mortality 🥵⚠️
Energy demand: More AC use strains power grids and drives up emissions ⚡💸
Air and water quality: Heat and pollution create smog; warm runoff harms aquatic life 🌫️🐟
Socioeconomic inequity: Low-income areas often have less green space and are hit hardest 💔

What can we do about urban heat islands? The video explores several mitigation strategies such as 🌿 increasing urban tree canopy and vegetation, ❄️ using cooler paving materials and reflective roofs, ♻️ and improving building efficiency to cut waste heat.

Understanding and addressing the urban heat island effect is critical for building more sustainable and resilient cities in the face of climate change. 🏙️💚 Watch this 1-minute video to learn why UHIs are such a hot topic and what we can do to turn down the temperature in our cities.

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Tags: urban heat island, UHI, cities, climate change, global warming, urban planning, sustainability, green infrastructure, urban forestry, climate adaptation