'Unbelievable' urban bowling green temperature stuns emergency services
A recent report highlights that urban bowling greens can reach extreme surface temperatures, prompting concerns for heat mitigation in regional areas.
Heat wave: Cities hotter than ever and deforestation contributes to rising temperatures
Urban heat islands are causing some cities in Mexico to experience temperatures up to 10 degrees Celsius higher than rural areas due to deforestation and poor urban planning.
Only 10 of the 39 cities in Greater São Paulo have most municipal buses equipped with air conditioning
A report reveals that only 10 out of 39 cities in Greater São Paulo have more than half of their municipal buses equipped with air conditioning, highlighting significant gaps in public transport comfort during hot weather.
Man-made island so scorching it has an air-conditioned 'forest' and crystal floors
A man-made island in Doha features an air-conditioned 'forest' to help residents and tourists cope with extreme heat.
Access to cool spaces is life and death for some people living with disabilities
Advocates emphasize the critical need for accessible cool spaces for individuals with disabilities, particularly in light of increasing heatwave events.
The exquisite and coveted 'easy' fruit tree for small yards: withstands heat and bears fruit in summer
The article discusses the benefits of the plum tree as an ideal fruit-bearing option for small urban spaces due to its resilience to heat and minimal maintenance requirements.
Heat in cities may be up to double the expected with global warming, study points out
A new scientific study indicates that global warming may have a more intense effect within cities than previously predicted by traditional climate models.
Cities' Plans for the Heat Transition: Maybe District Heating, Maybe Not
Cities are advancing in their heat planning, yet many citizens remain uncertain about which heating systems will be suitable for them.