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Extreme Heat

Extreme heat is a dangerous weather condition that is becoming more common and severe as climate change warms the planet.
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Urban Heat Islands

The urban heat island effect is a phenomenon whereby cities experience higher air temperatures than the surrounding countryside, making them more vulnerable to a warming Earth.
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Cities concentrate people into small areas for good reason, but this makes them major sources of greenhouse gases and uniquely vulnerable to climate risks.
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Aviation emissions are responsible for around 5% of climate warming, and this share is rising.
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