Why we must design at a neighbourhood scale to cool our cities
Urban heat islands are causing cities across the globe to boil. But it isn't too late – there are still…
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Urban heat islands: New research puts London in a hot spot
Urban areas including London, New York, LA, Madrid, Mumbai and Cairo feature in a new study on urban heat islands.
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Which cities have the most drinking fountains?
Summer in the Northern Hemisphere has seen heatwaves hit Europe and the US, with residents and tourists seeking the nearest…
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Cities across the globe need to cool down in the face of extreme heat – here’s how
As our planet faces climate change, increasingly hot cities must take practical and sustainable measures to cool down the urban…
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How can London adapt to hotter summers?
Climate change is pushing temperatures higher and, like most cities, London is full of hard surfaces that absorb heat in…
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How inequality shapes your experience of a heatwave
Tackling poverty can protect people from rising heat extremes in across Europe.
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African cities and climate change: The real debate is who should pay to fix the problem
African cities contribute the least but bear the highest impact of climate change in terms of frequency and severity of…
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The cities adapting best to climate change
Extreme weather events are becoming more common as the planet heats up. While cities put plans in place, which look…
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