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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

London homes 'overheating due to climate change'

London faces severe home overheating risks from climate change and urban heat island effects, requiring both passive cooling measures and efficient active cooling systems to protect vulnerable residents.
Environment
fromThe Verge
8 months ago

How extreme heat disproportionately affects Latino neighborhoods

Latino neighborhoods endure a disproportionate amount of extreme heat in California compared to non-Latino white neighborhoods.
London politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
8 months ago

Bright city lights are bringing spring forward and pushing autumn back

Light pollution disrupts plant phenology, making spring arrive earlier and autumn later in urban areas compared to rural regions.
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