Exploring Connections between Low Albedo, Urban Heat Islands and Social Justice
Author(s): Denise Piechnik
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
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Summary:
This exercise explores circumstances of urban heat islands in the United States using spatial data, including an exploration of heat island solutions.
Contents:
Low Albedo and Heat Islands.docx(DOCX | 3 MB)- License terms
Description
This exercise centers on the important physical principle of albedo, or the amount of light that is reflected from a surface, and the resulting heat island effect, which is commonly observed in urban areas. GIS data and informational videos are used as sources for examining the role of poverty, and the possible coincidence of redlining in urban areas of the United States. A brief exploration of the possible solutions to tackle the problem of heat islands is also a part of this exercise.
Cite this work
Researchers should cite this work as follows:
- Piechnik, D. (2021). Exploring Connections between Low Albedo, Urban Heat Islands and Social Justice. Social Justice and Community Change, QUBES Educational Resources. doi:10.25334/C8DX-CW32