Does Sprawl Change The Weather?

The BBC reports that climate experts are urging the UK government to examine links between sprawl and the climate.

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September 13, 2002, 5:00 AM PDT

"Skyscrapers and closely packed houses are of particular concern, a panel of UK climatologists told the British Association's science festival in Leicester. Both designs of building could increase local rainfall by creating low-level turbulence in the air, said Professor Chris Collier of the University of Salford in Greater Manchester."

Thanks to Laura Kranz

FULL STORY: Urban sprawl changes weather

Thursday, September 12, 2002 in BBC News

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