Urban heat island

Gardens blanket the roofs of shops in Copenhagen.

It’s not just the bikes — green rooftops help make Copenhagen the world’s greenest city

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Copenhagen is the greenest city in the world, and its carefully planned green rooftops are helping it reach that spot. The rooftop oases help trap carbon and water, support biodiversity and help the city prepare for the warmer future that’s coming thanks to climate change.

Scientists find waste heat affects climate in winter

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