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This rapid increase in temperature is attributed to urban heat island effects, an outcome of dense construction and limited greenery, which traps heat at the ground level, further raising ambient temperatures.
The Urban Heat Island Effect: How Cities Trap Heat
The conversation shifts towards understanding how urban architecture exacerbates the heat problem. Vertical stacking of air conditioning units on buildings creates a heat buildup, as warm exhaust from lower units rises and is absorbed into the environment of the units above. This cycle effectively traps heat within the cityscape, making high-rise areas increasingly warmer.