New fabric cools you down when it gets hot
A new wearable fabric may help urban residents survive the worst impacts of massive heat caused by global climate change.
It may be hotter than your weather app says
New research shows that citizen science tools used to gauge heat in many urban areas likely understate the problem of heat islands.
It may be hotter than your weather app says
New research shows that citizen science tools used to gauge heat in many urban areas likely understate the problem of heat islands.
City office buildings pump polluted air outside
“Our results demonstrate that buildings can directly influence urban air quality due to substantial outdoor-indoor air exchange.”
Sinking land is a problem for cities all over the world
Sinking land may affect nearly 270 million urban residents in China. Researchers say the problem is global, too.
Sinking land is a problem for cities all over the world
Sinking land may affect nearly 270 million urban residents in China. Researchers say the problem is global, too.
US coastal flooding could affect 500,000 people by 2050
In just the next 26 years, as many as 500,000 people living in 32 coastal cities in the US could experience significant flooding.
More green spaces tied to better city dweller mental health
A new study suggests that exposure to green spaces in urban areas has positive benefits for mental health.
Invasive Joro spiders don’t mind city living
The invasive Joro spider has a secret weapon: it tolerates city living much better than most native spiders.
Invasive Joro spiders don’t mind city living
The invasive Joro spider has a secret weapon: it tolerates city living much better than most native spiders.