Solving Singapore's urban heat island effect
According to Singapore's Meteorological Service, Singapore has been warming up twice as fast compared to the rest of the world.
Environment
Feb 23, 2024
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News tagged with urban heat
Multiple city hubs, dispersed parks found to keep metro areas cooler
Metropolitan areas with multiple city centers and dispersed green spaces mitigate extreme heat more effectively than those with one dominant city, an analysis by Cornell city planning scholars finds.
Environment
Feb 7, 2024
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Forest fires burn in Colombia amid record heat
At least 21 forest fires are burning in Colombia as it endures record temperatures, in some cases prompting wild animals to seek shelter in urban areas, authorities said Wednesday.
Environment
Jan 24, 2024
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One billion people left dangerously exposed to heat stress by gaps in climate monitoring
2023 was the hottest year on record. Humidity is rising too. Heat and humidity are a dangerous combination, threatening all aspects of our lives and livelihoods.
Earth Sciences
Jan 22, 2024
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Research reveals regions in US where heat adaptation and mitigation efforts can most benefit future populations
Extreme heat waves, once considered rare, are now frequent and severe in cities due to climate change. Phoenix faced such a brutal heat wave in July of 2023 when it endured 31 consecutive days of high temperatures of at least ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 18, 2023
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As the temperature rises, so do rates of domestic violence, say researchers
Large parts of Australia are currently in the grip of a heat wave, and climate change means we're in for more frequent and intense heat events into the future.
Social Sciences
Dec 8, 2023
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The impacts of extreme heat on health and well-being in the United Kingdom
A new study has been published as part of the TRUUD project, a research project led by the University of Bristol that aims to reduce non-communicable disease (such as cancers, diabetes, obesity, mental ill-health and respiratory ...
Environment
Dec 7, 2023
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Georgia, Southeast among the most at-risk from climate change, report finds
In the high-stakes fight against climate change, the United States—and the planet—are at a moment that is both hopeful and harrowing.
Earth Sciences
Nov 15, 2023
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Heat-related cardiovascular deaths in the US may more than double within decades
Cardiovascular deaths from extreme heat in the U.S. may more than double by the middle of the century. Without reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, that number could even triple, according to new research published today ...
Environment
Oct 30, 2023
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Does urbanization trigger plant evolution?
Urbanization and human activities have transformed a significant proportion of the land on Earth, resulting in the formation of urban environments. These urban environments are man-made habitats that often impose several ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 20, 2023
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