Environment

Heat produced in our cities is affecting human mortality

Our cities are getting hotter and hotter. Buildings, air conditioning systems, traffic and industrial activities release heat that changes the energy balance of urban areas, affecting the environment and the health of citizens. How can we make cities more eco-sustainable? This is the answer that the URBANFLUXES project is looking for.

Environment

Heat produced in our cities is affecting human mortality

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Heat produced in our cities is affecting human mortality

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