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Beating the Heat in Sarasota


August 8, 2023

Cities often feel significantly hotter than surrounding rural areas due to the urban heat island (UHI) effect. Urban heat islands are caused by the concentration of surfaces that retain and absorb heat, such as buildings, roads, and pavement. ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Climate, Cooling Centers, Energy Efficiency, Extreme Heat, Florida Heat, Heat, Heat Awareness, Heat Safety, Nature, Pgm_Sustain, Seasonal Sustainability, Sustainability