Air pollution, urban heat island effects impact snowfall in Istanbul
Lucian Nemoiu
ISTANBUL Istanbul 's worsening traffic congestion could be influencing snowfall patterns in the city, according to a climate scientist. Hüseyin Toros from Istanbul Technical University’s ( İTÜ ) Climate Science and Meteorological Engineering Department explained that the rising number of vehicles not only worsens air pollution but also contributes to atmospheric changes that could impede snow formation. A 2024 report by a U.S.-based software company revealed that Istanbul has surpassed New York
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