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News Release 11-072
Climate Change Poses Major Risks for Unprepared Cities
Fast-growing urban areas most likely to feel the heat
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People in urban areas like Mexico City are especially at risk from the effects of climate change.
Credit: Carlye Calvin
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Cross-section of a city: lower temperatures are at borders than in populated downtown areas.
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London's Congestion Charging Zone is intended to encourage use of mass transit.
Credit: City of London
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Flash floods that crippled the city of Rio de Janiero and surrounding areas.
Credit: City of Rio de Janiero
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Urban areas can help make clouds and rain fall within or downwind of a city.
Credit: UCAR
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