Satellites, Urban Heat, and Environmental Justice: Community as the Bridge Between Analysis and Action

Environmental Justice 2026

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Authors: Joshua B. Fisher, Ambar Rivera, Ava Cison, Ashley Agatep, Kainani Tacazon, Sophia Spiegleman, Alison McKenery, Rio E. Fisher, Reginald S. Archer, Jason A. Douglas
DOI: 10.1177/19394071251413391
Cited by: 1

Abstract

Heat waves are increasing in frequency, intensity, magnitude, and duration, causing a disproportionate impact on marginalized communities exposed to urban heat islands. Newly emerging spaceborne thermal sensing instruments, such as ECOSTRESS and Hydrosat, now have the capabilities to measure urban surface temperatures accurately at the block level (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Urban Heat Island Mitigation Climate Change and Health Impacts Geothermal Energy Systems and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Justice
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication date
17 February 2026
Language
EN