New York’s Concrete Jungle Contains Dangerous Heat
In New York City, it has been called the “Concrete Jungle” for years. It refers to the tall buildings, crowded residential brick structures and black asphalt streets. In periods of extreme heat, they can make parts of the city even hotter. And, they hold in the heat of the day, during the night.
Some of the heat problems can be offset by air conditioning. But some portion of New Yorkers, particularly the poor, cannot afford air conditioners, or, alternatively, the electricity needed to power them.
According to Inside Climate News, the poor and people of color face the heat crisis at an alarming level. This has been the case throughout the city’s recent history.
Some Solutions
Scientists suggest there are solutions, but they are expensive, and may be impossible. One is to grow trees in concrete jungle areas. However, this would involve thousands of trees. It might take years for some of them to grow large enough to have an effect.
Another possibility is to change the surface of some of New York City roads to material much lighter in color than asphalt. Once again, the price of this solution would be beyond what the city is likely to be willing to spend.
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