Summer Learning Series - Urban Heat Island Effect 

The urban heat island effect is when developed areas like campuses and cities become warmer than nearby natural areas because pavement, buildings, and other hard surfaces absorb and hold heat.

Hear from Anne Arundel Community College researchers as they explain what the urban heat island effect is and how it shows up on their campus. Learn how they measured temperature differences across forests, fields, and developed areas, what they found, and why this matters for campus design and environmental health.