Environmental Benefits of Heat Island Mitigation Measures

摘要

The urban heat island effect contributes to increased energy use and pollution in cities across the United States. Reversing this phenomenon through the use of reflective roof and paving material and strategically-placed vegetative cover saves individuals, communities, and cities energy and money, and can reduce local and global air pollution. The Urban Heat Island Pilot Project (UHIPP) seeks to determine which heat island mitigation measures are most effective for various regions in the U.S., and quantify the benefits associated with the implementation of these measures.