Distinct Influences of Urban Villages on Urban Heat Islands: A Case Study in the Pearl River Delta, China
Widely scattered urban villages (UVs) and increasingly serious urban heat islands (UHIs) are common urban problems in highly urbanized regions, especially in the developing countries. However, the influences of UVs on UHIs remain little understood. In this study, different methodologies are performe...
Main Authors: | Wei Wu, Hongyan Ren, Ming Yu, Zhen Wang |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-08-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/8/1666 |
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