Glasgow is at risk of suffering from an 'urban heat island' effect due to hotter summers – meaning it could get warmer than surrounding areas.
Glasgow is at risk of suffering from an 'urban heat island' effect due to hotter summers – meaning it could get warmer than surrounding areas.
An urban heat island occurs when a city is hit by much warmer temperatures than nearby rural areas because of the buildings and man-made structures absorbing heat.officer presented climate risks to politicians this week during a presentation on the council’s 'adaptation plan'. A council officer told the net zero and climate progress monitoring city policy committee:"We are to expect longer, drier summers and milder wetter winters with more changeability in our weather even by Scottish standards.A heatwave in Glasgow is classed as three consecutive days when the temperature goes above 25 degrees according to the Met Office, the official explained to the committee.
Outlining the effects of the climate, she said there is an increased risk of flooding as well as an impact on how buildings perform and infrastructure.The officer presented climate risks to councillors which included an increased 'urban heat island' effect, more energy use in the summer, damage to property from weather and disruption to public transport among other problems.
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