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What percentage of community-wide demand for electricity is used to compensate for the heat island effect?
What percentage of community-wide demand for electricity is used to compensate for the heat island effect?
What is the primary cause of increased air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions during extreme heat events?
What is the primary cause of increased air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions during extreme heat events?
What is the primary health impact of air pollutants from power plants?
What is the primary health impact of air pollutants from power plants?
What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by fossil fuel power plants?
What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by fossil fuel power plants?
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How does the heat island effect impact electricity demand?
How does the heat island effect impact electricity demand?
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What is the consequence of increased electricity demand during extreme heat events?
What is the consequence of increased electricity demand during extreme heat events?
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What is the primary air quality problem caused by pollutants from power plants?
What is the primary air quality problem caused by pollutants from power plants?
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What is the impact of urban heat islands on urban planning strategies?
What is the impact of urban heat islands on urban planning strategies?
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How does the heat island effect impact energy consumption?
How does the heat island effect impact energy consumption?
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What is the primary goal of implementing urban planning strategies to mitigate the heat island effect?
What is the primary goal of implementing urban planning strategies to mitigate the heat island effect?
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