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Reduction of green cover means higher urban temperatures

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Last modified : Jan 06, 2012 03:38 PM

Modelling studies for urban temperatures over the next 70 years project that in urban areas where the green cover is reduced by 10 %, urban temperatures could increase by 8.2 °C above current levels.

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