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Urban heat island: what is it?
The expression “islet of heat urban” (ICU) made its appearance around the middle of the 20e century. It refers to a phenomenon of localized temperature rise in urban areas compared…
What is the hottest place in the world?
The official record still dates from 1913 in Death Valley, although it is regularly questioned. When we rely on satellite data, the record climbs to more than 80°C! the official…