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Green and Blue Tech Beat the Heat: Transforming Outdoor Spaces Worldwide

Potential Contribution of Green And Blue Technologies to Reduce Heat Stress In Outdoor Spaces, Case of Guelma City-Algeria
Bouthaina Sayad, Djamel Alkama

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Green and blue technologies like plants and water bodies can help cool down outdoor spaces in hot cities. A study in Guelma city, Algeria, found that removing vegetation and water made the area hotter and drier. Keeping plants and water bodies in outdoor spaces can lower temperatures and increase humidity, making it more comfortable during hot weather. The best scenario for reducing heat stress included both vegetation and water bodies, creating a cool and humid environment.