Urban Heat ATL
Urban Heat ATL
UrbanHeatATL is a cross-disciplinary collaboration empowering students and the Atlanta community through mapping extreme heat in underserved communities. The initiative aims to use this data, collected by community members, to further environmental and climate justice in Atlanta.
Citizen Scientists
Community members in Atlanta, along with students from Spelman College and Georgia Tech, are in charge of collecting data for the urban heat campaign using a small temperature sensor. These data help us map urban heat islands in Atlanta, especially as these urban heat islands relate to the impact of climate change on frontline communities.
Extreme Heat and Health Disparities
Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States, more than hurricanes and tornadoes combined. Disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable community members, heat extremes are particularly deadly in densely populated urban centers such as Atlanta. In many other cities, maximum urban heating often occurs in locations that reflect the compound impacts of historic racism, including redlining.
