If you’ve ever driven back to Las Vegas or Reno from an excursion outdoors and noticed the temperature getting hotter as you ...

Much of the Earth’s recent warming stems from temperature measurements from locations “urban heat island” effected locations.

Laredo’s roads, sidewalks, and buildings absorb the sun’s energy and slowly release it at night, a phenomenon known as the ...

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, urban heat islands form when some areas experience hotter ...

As Mumbai braces for another sweltering summer, the growing consensus is clear: incremental fixes aren’t enough. Only a bold, ...

Cities feel the heat much more due to the urban island effect, whereas affluent suburban areas tend to be cooler because of all the trees.

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has unveiled a new tool: the Healthy Urban Design Index (HUDI). The HUDI ...

HYDERABAD: The Sindh Community Foundation (SCF) has raised serious concerns over the escalating environmental crisis in Sindh ...

As the frequency and intensity of heat waves surge globally, India has taken a commendable lead in addressing the climate ...

Reflective roofs can reduce energy bills and make urban areas livable. Roofing manufacturers have other priorities.

Down south in Las Vegas, extreme heat response has been largely limited to Clark County activating so-called cooling centers, strategically placed buildings where anyone can go to cool off during ...

In a win for environmental groups, Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican, signed Assembly Bill 96 following the veto of a similar ...