Santa Fe awarded funds to map heat in neighborhoods

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe has received a grant to collect temperature data to better understand how heat is impacting the city. The funds come from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

“Climate change is increasing the intensity and frequency of heat waves in our country,” NOAA Chief Scientist Sarah Kapnick said in a press release. The project is part of the multi-year NOAA Urban Heat Island mapping project .

Volunteer scientists will collect data in the morning, afternoon, and evenings of the hottest days, the City of Santa Fe says. Santa Fe Public Schools will also help with the project, giving students a chance to learn about the climate.

Ultimately, the data will help increase understanding of climate change effects across the nation. The data will also help Santa Fe communities strategically place trees, playgrounds, and other capital projects, the city says.

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