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Extreme heat death risk in Latin America

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Is the Heat Island Effect a Cause for Concern?

Temperatures tend to be warmer cities, because the heat is absorbed into the buildings and roads. Night time temperatures don't get nearly as cool as they do in the surrounding areas. And so latin america is the most urbanized region of the world,. It's another reason for particular concern.

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