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June 29, 2025

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Suffering by degrees: We measured the ‘urban heat island’ effect in downtown Springfield
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In downtowns, impervious surfaces like concrete and asphalt on roads, buildings, and highways trap heat and emit it later, typically after sunset, making it harder to cool off overnight and keeping temperatures higher.
By Greta Jochem | gjochem@repub.com
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