Abstract：Under the background of rapid urbanization and global warming, urban heat island effect intensifies the scope and intensity of urban extreme climate, leading to a significant increase in the health risk of urban residents. So far, urban heat island effect has become more and more prominent and has been a vital issue of global concern. The current status of relevant research at home and abroad was systematically summarized. And the latest progress in the causes and hazards of urban heat island effect, research methods, research content, mitigation measures and effect evaluation were reviewed and the shortage and future development trend of the present research were put forward. The study will provide a reference for the better development of the related research on the heat island effect.
2020, Vol. 33 
