Paris is one of many cities around the world grappling with how to adapt and design urban areas as climate change drives more ...

Heat waves are among the world's deadliest weather hazards. Every year, vast numbers of people are killed by heat stress and ...

Beyond cooling, green walls also enhance urban biodiversity. The researchers found that plant-covered facades hosted over 100 ...

Urban Heat Island Effect The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect is a well-documented phenomenon where urban regions experience ...

Global warming is worsening droughts, making sea levels rise, and fueling deadly storms. Now scientists have a new problem to ...

Heatwaves pose significant dangers, exacerbated by the urban heat island effect. Trees help alleviate heat through shade and ...

Simmering urban temperatures are bad for humans. It's another story for rats, according to new research -- especially in ...

An international contest is inviting students to transform an urban site to mitigate the climate predicted by the end of this ...

Albright explained the local 'Urban Heat Island Effect.' "Locally, we have this Urban Heat Island Effect," he said. "That's a combination of factors, really everything from surfaces that are maybe ...

Yes, you read that right. UT researchers analyzed rainfall data from over 1,000 cities worldwide, and Houston stood out in a ...

The Economic Survey 2025 said transforming urban facades into vibrant green landscapes improves thermal performance, ...

Hyderabad: The state is currently experiencing unusual heat, with temperatures soaring up to 36° Celsius — well above the ...