Environmental Science
The Phenomenon of Urban Heat Islands in Megacities
Quick fact
During summer evenings, the air in a megacity can be up to 10 degrees Celsius warmer than nearby rural areas, a phenomenon known as the urban heat island effect.
Why this is interesting
You step off the plane into a megacity, and it instantly feels hotter than the weather forecast promised. Why are cities not just busy, but literally radiating more heat than their surroundings?