Click Here to Download: https://ouo.io/vPxyYXf Urban Climates in Latin America By: Cristián Henríquez Publisher: Springer Print ISBN: 9783319970127, 3319970127 eText ISBN: 9783319970134, 3319970135 Copyright year: 2019 Format: EPUB Available from $ 139.00 USD SKU 9783319970134 This book describes the observation of urban climates in Latin-American and their relationships with urban sprawl, the economic emergence of Latin American countries, social segregation, urban ecology, disasters and resilience. The chapters include contributions dealing with urban heat islands, local climate zones, thermal comfort, air pollution, extreme climate index, green infrastructure, health issues and adaptions based on the socio-economic background of urban areas. This book revises the role of urban planning and environmental governance, highlighting the singularities in climate adaptation policies in developing countries.
