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 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.