Global cities grapple with how to cool ‘urban heat islands’
Paris is one of many cities around the world grappling with how to adapt and design urban areas as climate change drives more ...
Nevada bill calls for better urban planning around extreme heat
Las Vegas and Reno top the list of the nation’s fastest-warming cities. Here’s what Nevada’s lawmakers are proposing.
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Nevada bill would push cities to further account for heat mitigation
A proposal being considered in the Nevada Legislature calls on local governments with more than 100,000 residents to include ...
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Sustainable Cities in Central Asia: Building a Resilient and Low-Carbon Urban Future
The Reimagining Central Asian Cities study highlights sustainable urban strategies for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, ...
Western Sydney high school students to learn about extreme heat effects
About 900 students at public schools in Western Sydney will learn about the impacts of climate change and urban heat island ...
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Green walls cool cities and create urban habitats
Beyond cooling, green walls also enhance urban biodiversity. The researchers found that plant-covered facades hosted over 100 ...
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A 'gloomy scale' insect shown to infest maple trees in Wilmington
The Cooperative Extension Plant Clinic can provide information on scale insect control, urban tree care, and other ...
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UNECE Guide: Urban Food Trees' Benefits Explored
UNECE has launched a new guide "The Edible City: Why Food Trees Matter," which explores the multifaceted benefits of ...
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Why Mumbai’s becoming a giant, urban heat island
Mumbai has become a “heat trap”, and experts say urban planning and smarter building materials are ... turning many suburbs into urban heat islands. The link between increased temperatures ...
Plant-covered walls can combat urban heat and help biodiversity
Plant-covered facades help cool urban areas and provide habitats for plants, birds, insects and other organisms. An ...
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How Urban Heat Islands Affect Local Ecosystems and Weather
An urban heat island (UHI) is a metropolitan area that experiences significantly higher temperatures than its surrounding ...