What is an urban heat island? Experts explain why some neighborhoods in Philly are hotter than others.
Even on hot days, she ventures outside to care of them and when she does, she comes prepared with an umbrella, finding solace in the shade.
The hottest areas are concentrated around Center City, which makes sense, according to Jen Brady, the researcher leading the project. “We’re looking at temperatures that are dangerous for people, to human health,” said Brady. “They’re dangerous to your life for many people.”
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