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University of Manchester: Urban Canals Can Cut Temperatures by More Than 2 C During Heatwaves
August 10, 2026
MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release:

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Urban canals can cut temperatures by more than 2 C during heatwaves

Study finds waterways could play an important role in protecting people from extreme heat

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New research from The University of Manchester has found that urban canals can cool their immediate surroundings by more than 2 C during heatwaves.

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