Malta’s Urban Heat Islands

<p>One late morning this summer, I laced up my running shoes for another challenging workout on the island. Navigating through the Maltese landscape during a summer&rsquo;s day is synonymous with enduring scorching temperatures. However, on this particular run, I encountered a surprising respite from the oppressive heat along a brief 400-meter stretch. It was more than a mere cool breeze; it felt like I had entered an outdoor air-conditioned zone. Unfamiliar with such a dramatic temperature shift during my running sessions, I initially pondered whether some unconventional human intervention was behind this sudden change.</p> <p>Over the next month, I started paying closer attention to the temperature changes during my morning jogs. My natural curiosity got the better of me, and I found myself diving into research to figure out what caused these temperature swings and how they connected with my own experiences.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/the-new-climate/maltas-urban-heat-islands-b5fe90837b7a"><strong>Visit Now</strong></a></p>
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