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Installing green roofs on buildings can help mitigate the UHI effect by providing vegetation that can cool the air through shading and evapotranspiration.

The UHI effect can lead to increased energy consumption, higher emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases, and negatively impact the local wildlife and ecosystems.

The urban heat island effect refers to the phenomenon where urban areas experience significantly warmer temperatures than surrounding rural areas due to human activities and modifications of land surfaces.

Reduced albedo in urban areas due to dark surfaces like asphalt contributes to the UHI effect by absorbing more solar radiation and generating heat.

The heat produced by vehicles, industrial processes, and air conditioners contributes to higher temperatures in urban areas and thus to the UHI effect.

Planting more trees in urban areas increases shade and evapotranspiration, helping to lower surface and air temperatures and mitigate the UHI effect.

Using reflective materials for pavements increases the albedo effect and decreases heat absorption, helping to reduce the UHI effect.

The removal of vegetation for urban development reduces evapotranspiration, which could otherwise help cool the air, thus exacerbating the UHI effect.

The UHI effect can exacerbate health issues such as heat stroke, dehydration, respiratory difficulties, and can contribute to higher mortality rates during heat waves.