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

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 ...

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

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

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As temperatures soar, a simple coat of white paint is transforming tin-roof homes across Ahmedabad. Easy to apply and ...

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As humanity faces unparalleled challenges during this tumultuous period, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party ...

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

May 7, 2025 — Scientists say human-caused climate change led to 15,000 additional ... 2025 — In a sweeping new study of more than 13,000 urban areas worldwide, researchers have mapped air ...

The warming in Australia is consistent with global trends, with the degree of warming similar to the overall average across the world’s land areas. Australia ... not be as well simulated by climate ...