Cities in low- and middle-income countries are experiencing a surge in urban heat island effects, driven by unplanned urban ...

A new study finds that the country's 28 most populous metros are losing elevation, from New York City to Seattle.

Trees, parks, wetlands and green roofs can no longer be seen as a "nice-to-have" aesthetic enhancement but a vital component ...

The study shows that increasing urban tree cover and adding bioswales can reduce heat by over 60% and flooding by nearly 60%.

Increasing urban vegetation by 30% could save over one-third of all heat related deaths, saving up to 1.16 million lives globally from 2000 to 2019 according to a 20-year modelling study of the impact ...

The research focus of this project led by Curtin University was specifically on UHI intensity and magnitude, at various spatial and temporal scales, and in both urban and rural areas ... communities ...

Cities are projected to house 70% of the world's population by 2050, facing unprecedented challenges in the context of climate change. By 2030, an estimated 60% of people will live in urban areas ...

However, the rapid pace and scale ... 1 billion urban poor living in informal settlements. The pressure on cities is being further heightened by rising rates of global conflict, with over 50% of ...