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The Urban Heat Island Effect in Windsor, ON: An Assessment of Vulnerability and Mitigation Strategies

Abstract

This report discusses the urban heat island effect, its causes and impacts, vulnerable populations, adaptation and mitigation measures, as well as maps the urban heat island effect and vulnerability in windsor, ON.

Resource Type
Report
Author
Laura De Carolis
Resource URL
http://www.citywindsor.ca/residents/environment/Environmental-Master-Plan/Documents/Urban%20Heat%20Island%20Report%20(2012).pdf
Date
2012
Short Title
The Urban Heat Island Effect in Windsor, ON
Climate and Environmental Impact
Heat
Solutions
Built environment Urban greening
Region
International
Other
Vulnerability assessment

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