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Cities Are Vulnerable To Heatwaves. But Green Spaces Can Help More Than We Thought
The heatwaves aren't here yet. But they will come.
Increasing Climate Resiliency in Informal Urban Settlements
Participatory solutions to develop climate resiliency in informal urban settlements are vital to keep residents and their communities safe in the face of government neglect
Modified Roofs, More Green Spaces Among Steps to Cool Las Vegas’ Urban Heat Island
Las Vegas is an urban heat island and is one of the fastest-warming cities in the country, second only to Reno, according to the environmental nonprofit Climate Central.
Urban Heat Island Effect is Making Heat Waves Worse in Cities, Study Shows
The sweltering heat endured by major American cities is being fuelled by vast swaths of concrete and a lack of greenery that can ratchet up temperatures by nearly 9 F (5 C) compared with surrounding rural areas, new research has found.