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heat island effect

Coverage of heat island effect in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 18 · 21:52 UTCMost recent: Jun 26 · 07:00 UTC
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Sloughplace1datacentrestopic1Nabeel Nawazperson1Chaiiwala franchiseorganization1Europe’s largest datacentre hubtopic1Charlotteplace1Smart Surfaces Coalitionorganization1Dr. Robyn Byersperson1titanium dioxide treatmenttopic1SEAP+ Dashboardtopic1Duke Universityorganization1
Recent coverage
  • SCIENCEJun 26 · 07:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    ‘Slough is like an experiment’: Europe’s largest datacentre hub leaves town sweltering

    Residents near Europe’s largest datacentre hub in Slough report unbearable summer heat linked to a heat island effect, with temperatures rising up to 9C. Research suggests datacentres contribute to this effect, and a local store manager describes the heat as physically oppressive.

  • SCIENCEJun 18 · 21:52 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTE
    How Charlotte is tackling street heat

    Charlotte is addressing urban heat through initiatives like planting street trees, using lighter-colored building materials, and applying titanium dioxide treatments to roads to reduce heat absorption. The city's sustainability office, in partnership with the Smart Surfaces Coalition, maps surface temperatures to identify hot spots caused by the heat island effect.