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New Jersey offers grants to tackle the urban heat island effect
New Jersey’s temperatures are rising at a faster rate than many other states. The state is offering grants to communities to prepare for climate change–related heat waves.
SUSAN PHILLIPS / WHYY – Pavement, black top and dense buildings all contribute to making urban areas hotter than nearby suburbs or rural areas — sometimes driving up temperatures 5 degrees Fahrenheit higher in parts of New Jersey and the Philadelphia area, according to a 2024 analysis by Climate Central. The additional heat from the built environment can be deadly and increases electricity bills, which disproportionately impacts low-income residents …
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