Modelling domestic space heating demand and heat wave vulnerability within the London urban heat island

The combined effect of climate change and the urban heat island phenomenon is likely to reduce the space heating needs and cold-related mortality risk of urban populations in mid latitude countries during winter; however, it is also expected to increase overheating and heat-related deaths during sum...

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Main Author: Mavrogianni, A.
Published: University College London (University of London) 2012
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.625741