Why Cities Are Trapping Dangerous Amounts of Heat

Have you ever noticed that stepping into a major city during the summer feels significantly hotter than the countryside? This isn't a coincidence—it's a climate phenomenon known as an Urban Heat Island. In this video, we break down the simple science of why our modern concrete jungles absorb up to 90% of the sun's energy, how "urban canyons" trap heat at night, and the innovative solutions cities are using to cool things down. #science #scienceinahurry #stem #urbanheatisland #climatechange #geology #earthscience #urbanplanning #sustainability #greenenergy