Asheville 1 of 18 cities in heatmapping campaign GreenWorks to lead study

ASHEVILLE – Local nonprofit GreenWorks will map the hottest neighborhoods in Asheville and parts of Buncombe County, one of 18 cities in an international study on extreme heat in urban areas. On the ground, this means an extensive mapping campaign, where coordinated volunteers will set out on one of the hottest days of summer to travel a route, collecting temperatures and humidity data with specialized climate sensors. In application, it could save lives, say area environmental leaders. The announcement comes just days after Asheville City Council adopted its Municipal Climate Action Plan, an update on the city’s 2009 plan, creating…