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Temperatures in cities can rival the hottest desert. Using thermometers installed at the Con Edison building in Queens, NY, scientists compare the air temperature above black, white, and “green” (vegetated) roofs. Read more: Where Is the Hottest Place on Earth?


Image by Robert Simmon, using data ©2010 DigitalGlobe.
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Published April 4, 2012
Data acquired September 15, 2010

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