Policy Brief
A short note on urban heat
un-na-phuum nai mueang yai suung khuen reo gwaa chon-na-bot phor pheun phiu khon-grit sa-som khwaam ron
Temperatures in large cities rise faster than in rural areas because concrete surfaces store heat
mat-dt-ra-gaan ra-ya san kheu pherm rom mai taam thaang thao lae thaa sii sa-thon khwaam ron bon lang khaa
Short-term measures include more shade trees along sidewalks and reflective roof paint
ra-ya yao tong prap phang mueang hai mee pheun-thee sii khiao dtor neuang mai chai suan doht diao
In the long term, city plans must create connected green space, not isolated parks
hak mai long mue kaan chai pha-lang-ngaan phuea tham khwaam yen ja pherm lae gra-thop phu mee raai dai noi gon
Without action, energy use for cooling will grow and hit low-income people first
Vocabulary hints
- อุณหภูมิ
- มาตรการ
- ผังเมือง
- พื้นที่สีเขียว
- พลังงาน
Check your understanding
Optional — pick an answer, then reveal the keys.
1. Why do cities heat up faster than rural areas?
2. Who will be hit first if nothing is done?
3. Who is the intended audience?