UrbanHeatATL

Mapping Atlanta’s Heat Islands with Community Science

Our Mission

UrbanHeatATL is a cross-disciplinary collaboration empowering students and the Atlanta community through mapping extreme heat in underserved communities. The initiative aims to use this data, collected by community members, to further environmental and climate justice in Atlanta.

Volunteer with us

Join our team of volunteers and community scientists in collecting temperature data across Atlanta.

Learn about UrbanHeatATL

Have three minutes? Learn about UrbanHeatATL, extreme heat, and the science behind urban heat islands with our 3-minute video spotlight.

Learn more about heat islands.

Have thirty minutes? Learn about extreme heat from local and global experts by watching this panel discussion

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