Temperature and heat in informal settlements in Nairobi.
Nairobi, Kenya exhibits a wide variety of micro-climates and heterogeneous surfaces. Paved roads and high-rise buildings interspersed with low vegetation typify the central business district, while large neighborhoods of informal settlements or "slums" are characterized by dense, tin housi...
Main Authors: | Anna A Scott, Herbert Misiani, Jerrim Okoth, Asha Jordan, Julia Gohlke, Gilbert Ouma, Julie Arrighi, Ben F Zaitchik, Eddie Jjemba, Safia Verjee, Darryn W Waugh |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2017-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5673164?pdf=render |
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