It's summer, and it's been hot, even in northern cities such as Boston. But not everyone is hit with the heat in the same way, even within the same neighborhood. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

Desert summers are getting more severe, and Las Vegas’ urban planning isn’t doing it any favors. Sprawl across the valley ensures that heat isn’t felt equally in every neighborhood. This phenomenon is ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Every day, the sun's heat and light reach urban, suburban and rural areas in the same way. Given identical weather conditions, the temperatures in these areas are often not the same.

A tree canopy can make a big difference in temperature for people on the street below. The challenge is getting trees where they're needed most. Andrey Denisyuk/Moment via Getty Images It’s summer, ...

The sunlight flares around the buildings in lower Manhattan as the sun rises, Monday, July 1, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/J. David Ake) They call New York City a concrete jungle. The Big Apple is one ...

As the effects of climate change become increasingly visible, cities face unique challenges but are also positioned to be ...

(NEXSTAR) – Does it feel hotter on your block than the temperature predicted by your local TV meteorologist? The “urban heat island” effect may be to blame. “Urban heat islands” can make heat waves ...

The summer of 2025 has again been marked by several successive heatwaves, which have gripped large swathes of Europe. Nowhere are the effects of this extreme weather more intense than in the continent ...

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced nearly $2 million awarded to SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) to help ...

This article was originally published by The Conversation. When summer turns up the heat, cities can start to feel like an oven, as buildings and pavement trap the sun’s warmth and vehicles and air ...

Researchers detail a new wearable fabric that can help urban residents survive the worst impacts of massive heat caused by global climate change, with applications in clothing, building and car design ...