Heat islands are urbanized areas that experience higher temperatures than outlying areas. According to the EPA, urban heat islands are 7º warmer in the daytime and 5º warmer at night than the outlying areas. In the city of Charlotte this would include the majority of West Blvd area, Beatties Ford, Freedom and Wilkerson. Black and Brown people are disproportionately in the hottest areas in the U.S. cities. In these areas pre-existing health conditions are higher and this makes them more vulnerable to heat impacts. #playitcool #charlottenc #cityofcharlotte #environmentaljustice #socialjustice #HeatIslands #UrbanHeat #EnvironmentalHealth #ClimateAction #SustainableCities #HeatVulnerability #UrbanPlanning (fb)

🌱 Our SOL Nation Ambassadors have been putting in the work—and it shows! Over the past several weeks, they’ve been volunteering at community cleanups, showing up at environmental justice events, and growing their skills and impact each step of the way. The program is rooted in four core phases: The Land, The Air, The Water, and The People. Last week, they heard from CLEAN AIRE NC, and now they're diving into the Land—exploring the question: “How can we transform the places we live into thriving, just, and resilient environments for everyone?” We’re proud of their commitment and excited to see what’s next. 🌍💚 #ClimateJustice #SOLNation #YouthLeadership #EnvironmentalJustice #CommunityAction #SustainableCommunities #GrassrootsChange #ResilientFuture #EmpowerYouth #GenerationNext (fb)