print email comment close Heat Island Effect URL: http://www.epa.gov/heatislands/ Description: This site addresses the concept of heat island effect, which "describes urban and suburban temperatures that are 2 to 10°F (1 to 6°C) hotter than nearby rural areas." Discusses impacts (including air pollution, air conditioning costs, and heat-related illnesses), ideas for reducing temperatures and energy use (such as green roofs and cool paving materials, and shade trees), and related research projects. Includes a FAQ and glossary. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Publisher: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Extra Keywords ozone cool roof Heat Island Reduction Initiative HIRI Library of Congress Subject Headings: Climatology Urban heat island LII Database Information: Record 21696 created by Jennifer English on 05/30/2006 Last modification on 05/30/2006 Published: 06/01/2006   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21696