The study looked at how land surface temperature changes in cities compared to rural areas in China. They found that as cities get more urbanized, the temperature goes up, but there are ways to cool things down by designing cities with more green spaces and less compact buildings. The researchers discovered that cities with more green areas and less uniform layouts have lower temperatures, showing that urban planning can help fight climate change. This means that carefully designing cities can make a big difference in keeping them cool and reducing the effects of urban heat islands.