The Initiative
URBAN HEAT
The Problem
970 cities
projected to hit 35C average summer highs by 2050
RESEARCH
What We're Doing
8 million+
temperature recordings across the NHM gardens
SOLUTIONS
From Insight to Action
Species level
fine-tuning strategies from plant selection to soil cover
Controls
SELECTED YEAR
CITIES ≥ 35°C
Site Details
Stats
Projected Peak Temperature by City
Controls
CITIES
London, Reading, Tring
Summary
Annual Hottest 90-Day Mean Max Temperature
Measurement Locations
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