Heat waves are an extreme weather event and a direct consequence of climate change. Cities are particularly affected by intense heat because they heat up faster than the surrounding countryside. What does this mean for Bremen and Bremerhaven?
Cities heat up significantly more than their immediate rural surroundings. This urban heat island effect is known as the urban heat island effect. What are the causes? MORE
The weather stations in Bremen and Bremerhaven record temperatures and hot days. How has the number of hot days developed over the last few decades? MORE
Climate change is affecting the urban climate. The Bremen State Centre for Climate Adaptation collects information on this topic and makes it available to the public. MORE
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