Environmental Assessment and Risk Analysis Element
Research Project Summary
April 2004
Abstract
The urban heat island effect is a critical factor for air quality management and public health in urbanized
areas of New Jersey.
This effect is related to an...
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Environmental Assessment and Risk Analysis Element
Research Project Summary
April 2004
Abstract
The urban heat island effect is a critical factor for air quality management and public health in urbanized
areas of New Jersey.
This effect is related to an increase in temperatures in urban areas as compared to
surrounding lower density rural sites.
The overall goal of the project was to contribute to effective regional
environmental management under conditions of climate change.
The related objective of the project was to
examine the interactions between future climate change, the urban heat island effect, and potential adaptation strategies.
The project consisted of two parts, one focusing on the analysis of the urban heat island
phenomenon in the greater Camden region, the other focusing on mitigation strategies for the urban heat
island in the city of Camden and adjoining communities.
The urban heat island was examined under current
and projected climate conditions in the greater
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