With the increasing urbanization, studies have shown that the Urban Heat Istand （UHI） Intensity in many cities has increased drastically. This issue is becoming even more critical because of the imminent effect of C...With the increasing urbanization, studies have shown that the Urban Heat Istand （UHI） Intensity in many cities has increased drastically. This issue is becoming even more critical because of the imminent effect of Climate Change. Many cities are experiencing extreme heatwaves more frequently. It is essential that more research should be conducted to understand the impact of UHI and also to examine the relationship between UHI and Climate Change.展开更多
Initiated by Prof. Hashem Akbari, international conference on countermeasures to urban heat island （IC2UHI Conference） was first held in Tokyo, Japan in year 2006. Subsequently, it was held in Berkeley, USA and Veni...Initiated by Prof. Hashem Akbari, international conference on countermeasures to urban heat island （IC2UHI Conference） was first held in Tokyo, Japan in year 2006. Subsequently, it was held in Berkeley, USA and Venice, Italy in year 2009 and 2014 respectively.展开更多
文摘With the increasing urbanization, studies have shown that the Urban Heat Istand （UHI） Intensity in many cities has increased drastically. This issue is becoming even more critical because of the imminent effect of Climate Change. Many cities are experiencing extreme heatwaves more frequently. It is essential that more research should be conducted to understand the impact of UHI and also to examine the relationship between UHI and Climate Change.
文摘Initiated by Prof. Hashem Akbari, international conference on countermeasures to urban heat island （IC2UHI Conference） was first held in Tokyo, Japan in year 2006. Subsequently, it was held in Berkeley, USA and Venice, Italy in year 2009 and 2014 respectively.
