Evidence of a unique T cell may explain why urban children are more prone to allergies than rural children. Differences in the development of the gut microbiome may be an underlying cause.

The ground beneath America’s busiest cities is slowly sinking, and with it, the buildings, roads, and bridges that support ...

Stifling heat and sticky air often make summertime in the city uncomfortable. Due to the heat island effect, urban areas are significantly warmer than nearby rural areas, even at night. This, combined ...

Stifling heat and sticky air often make summertime in the city uncomfortable. Due to the heat island effect, urban areas are ...

Urbanization is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, transforming landscapes, altering local climates, and increasing vulnerability to extreme weather ...

Eleni Myrivili, one of the field's pioneers who currently serves as the Global Chief Heat Officer for UN-Habitat, spoke about ...

Whether in Miami, Athens, or Santiago, dedicated ambassadors are stepping up to tackle extreme urban heat around the world.

A new study published on Thursday in the journal Nature Cities mapped the scale of this slow-motion crisis across the country ...

House Republicans have added a provision to their sweeping tax cut package that would authorize the sale of thousands of ...