Heat Island Effect
Heat islands occur when a developed area experiences higher temperature than nearby rural areas, or when areas experience hotter temperatures within a city. EPA is committed to providing localities with information about heat islands, cooling strategies, implementation examples, and outreach materials to help reduce heat islands and their impacts on overburdened communities and neighborhoods.
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Learn About Heat Island Effects
Learn about heat islands, and impacts to people and places.
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Heat Reduction Solutions
Learn how to implement cooling strategies including trees, green roofs, and cool roofs.
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Community Efforts
Explore how communities are working to address heat islands.
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Guide to Reducing Heat Islands
Find chapters detailing heat island causes, impacts, and cooling strategies.
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Outreach Materials
Find materials to increase awareness and share information about heat islands.
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Frequent Questions and Resources
Explore resources related to heat islands.