Canals Can Help Cool Urban Areas During Heatwaves, Study Finds

A new study suggests that canals, common in UK and Irish cities due to their industrial legacy, can play a significant role in mitigating urban heating during heatwaves.

10 Aug, 16:56 — 10 Aug, 16:56

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Canals can help cool your neighbourhood during heatwaves, study finds

While canals are found widely throughout UK and Irish cities, reflecting the legacy of the Industrial Revolution, their role in combating urban heating had been largely unknown

By Matt Tomkins,Harry McDonald and Joanne Tippett

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