Inside an urban heat island, one street can be much hotter than its neighbor – new tech makes it easier to target cooling projects
- Written by Dan O'Brien, Professor of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and Director of the Boston Area Research Initiative, Northeastern University
A tree canopy can make a big difference in temperature for people on the street below. The challenge is getting trees where they're needed most.Andrey Denisyuk/Moment via Getty ImagesIt’s summer, and it’s been hot, even in northern cities such as Boston. But not everyone is hit with the heat in the same way, even within the same...
