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Soakings and the city: urban areas found to intensify summer storms

Larger cities intensify summer rainfall, increasing flash flooding risk, necessitating improvements in urban drainage and flood-resilient infrastructure.

Cities are overheating. How do we cool them down? | CBC Radio

Cities in Canada are experiencing increasing temperatures due to the urban heat island effect, necessitating collaborative and practical solutions to cool urban areas.

A massive Manhattan green roof helps cool a warming world

Rooftop greenery at Pier 57 plays a crucial role in combating urban heat islands and enhancing environmental sustainability.

Soakings and the city: urban areas found to intensify summer storms

Larger cities intensify summer rainfall, increasing flash flooding risk, necessitating improvements in urban drainage and flood-resilient infrastructure.

Cities are overheating. How do we cool them down? | CBC Radio

Cities in Canada are experiencing increasing temperatures due to the urban heat island effect, necessitating collaborative and practical solutions to cool urban areas.

A massive Manhattan green roof helps cool a warming world

Rooftop greenery at Pier 57 plays a crucial role in combating urban heat islands and enhancing environmental sustainability.
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Ancient civilizations countered extreme heat. Here's what cities borrow from history

Cities can implement historical cooling strategies to mitigate extreme heat during heatwaves.

Why Waiting For a Bus in New York Can Be Deadly

Bus stops in NYC can pose a critical heat risk, especially in low-income neighborhoods, according to a new report.
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