Plenary Conference 4: Impact of The Use of Vegetation in Urban Environments: Green Roofs and Walls
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Species of green roofs and walls, UHI urban heat islands, UPI urban pollution islands, air quality, runoff managementAbstract
Anthropogenic activities have generated multiple negative environmental impacts, placing human health and the environment at risk...
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