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National Public Radio: As the mercury soared into the triple digits this week along the East Coast, you can bet it was even more stifling in the asphalt and concrete jungles of cities like New York and Washington than in nearby rural areas. It's a phenomenon known as the "urban heat island" effect, and it's getting increased attention nationwide from planners, architects and building manufacturers searching for ways to cool sweltering cities, save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The ......
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Taking The Sizzle Out Of Summer In The City
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on July 8th, 2010
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