10 Questions
What percentage of community-wide demand for electricity is used to compensate for the heat island effect?
5-10%
What is the primary cause of increased air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions during extreme heat events?
Reliance on fossil fuel power plants to meet demand
What is the primary health impact of air pollutants from power plants?
All of the above
What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by fossil fuel power plants?
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
How does the heat island effect impact electricity demand?
It increases demand for cooling by 1.5-2.0% per 1°F
What is the consequence of increased electricity demand during extreme heat events?
Overloaded systems and potential blackouts
What is the primary air quality problem caused by pollutants from power plants?
All of the above
What is the impact of urban heat islands on urban planning strategies?
They encourage the development of more green spaces
How does the heat island effect impact energy consumption?
It increases energy consumption for cooling
What is the primary goal of implementing urban planning strategies to mitigate the heat island effect?
To improve public health and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Test your knowledge about the impacts of heat islands on urban and rural environments, including temperature differences and effects on air temperatures.
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