Reducing urban heat islands to protect health in Canada: an introduction for public health professionals

Organization: Health Canada

Year: 2020

Reducing urban heat islands to protect health in Canada: an introduction for public health professionals

The purpose of this Health Canada report is to fill this gap in knowledge and provide tips, strategies, and case studies that can help public health professionals as they support local governments and organizations with reducing UHIs. The report includes nine practical case studies highlighting how public health professionals across Canada have helped to advance actions to reduce UHIs in their communities. This report focuses on advice for reducing outdoor temperatures; while actions to reduce indoor temperatures are important, they are beyond the scope of this report.