This map shows the region's surface temperature in the early evening of a heat wave event in August, captured by satellite.
Learn more about how the thermal data is captured and processed.
Learn more about how the thermal data is captured and processed.
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Urban Canopy creates high resolution thermal maps & community engagement tools to help cities, building owners, and urban foresters reduce the impact of summer heat.
What is an urban heat island?
Did you know that cities can get a lot hotter than natural areas? This this because concrete and asphalt absorb so much heat that cities can get 12F degrees hotter than parks and forests. The surfaces of some rooftops can even exceed 200F! As heat waves are worsening due to climate change, urban heat is quickly becoming one of the most important issues to mitigate.
Hot cities cause peak emissions in summer
On hot summer days, people turn on their AC - and the cooling systems in supermarkets, offices, and shopping malls work extra hard. This enormous electricity demand is made by gas power stations known as “peaker plants.” In many cities, hot summer days cause the highest CO2 emissions from electricity of the year.
Why is extreme urban heat dangerous?
Extreme heat kills. More people die each year by heat waves than all other weather-related fatalities including floods, cyclones, and cold snaps – with the elderly, very young, and pregnant are at most at risk. Temperatures are usually higher in poorer parts of the city because they have higher density buildings, are farther away from water bodies, and have fewer trees.
Why urban greening is crucial to cooling cities
One of the most effective means of cooling a cities is with vegetation such as shade trees, green roofs, and permeable paving. Light-colored coatings on roads and roofs also help reflect the sun to reduce the temperature of these surfaces.
HOW OUR MAPS AND ENGAGEMENT TOOLS HELP
FOR URBAN FORESTERS
We help urban foresters pinpoint specific areas where trees are vulnerable to extreme heat
FOR BUILDING OWNERS
We help building owners understand their property’s unique heat score in comparison to other nearby buildings
FOR CITIES
We help cities find the exact locations to accurately target extreme heat mitigation
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