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How Cities Around the World are Finding Ways to Beat Extreme Heat
With heatwaves breaking records around the world, urban planners and local officials are coming up with solutions to keep sweltering cities cooler, and save lives.
Cities Are Vulnerable To Heatwaves. But Green Spaces Can Help More Than We Thought
The heatwaves aren't here yet. But they will come.
If Heatwaves Are The New Normal, How Can We Cool Our Cities Down?
Extreme heat has been the greatest weather-related cause of death in the U.S. for the past 30 years — killing over 700 people per year.
As Heat Waves Increase, Green Roofs Could Help Cool Texas Cities
Vegetation-covered roofs may be challenging to create and maintain, but they can be up to 40 degrees cooler than conventional roofs. They can also reduce flash flooding and provide islands of habitat for pollinators.