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This study quantitatively evaluated the effects of COVID-19 induced changes in human behavior on urban climate in Tokyo using a unique method that integrates real-time human population data with an urban climate model. Results showed significant decreases in electricity consumption (EC) and anthropogenic heat emission (Q<sub>H</sub>) in office districts, leading to a 0.2°C decrease in air temperature—approximately 20% of past greenhouse gas-induced warming. This methodology offers a potential benchmark for worldwide application and suggests behavioral changes as a climate change adaptation strategy.

Publisher

npj Climate and Atmospheric Science

Published On

Jun 02, 2022

Authors

Yuya Takane, Ko Nakajima, Yukihiro Kikegawa

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