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Letting the wind flow freely is the secret to cooling our cities

Slower winds can affect how people experience heat. Normally, the air immediately above the ground becomes saturated with water vapour due to evaporation. When winds blow faster, the saturated air is replaced with drier air. Slower winds, however, also limit evaporation

Letting the wind flow freely is the secret to cooling our cities

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