Most of the visible roofs will be covered in greenery to slow storm water runoff and significantly reduce the heat island effect of the development itself.

大多数可见的大楼屋顶都将以绿色植被覆盖，从而降低雨水流速，同时还可以显著降低开发区域的热岛效应。

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Cities are particularly vulnerable to climate change because of a phenomenon known as the urban heat island effect.

城市特别容易受到气候变化的侵害，因为有一种被称为城市热岛效应的现象。

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In the middle of an already hot summer, the urban heat island effect can be deadly, especially at night.

身处炎热的夏天，尤其是在夜晚，城市热岛效应可以是致命的。

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Greenery is critical to counterbalance the "urban heat island" effect from hotter, drier summers, when night-time temperatures remain high because of heat retained by brick and tarmac.

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If the urban heat island effect were large, you would expect to see a bigger trend for calm days when more of the heat stays in the city.

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