Cities having higher ambient temperatures than rural surroundings (known as the urban heat island effect) could offset some ...

The urban heat island effect happens when urban areas experience higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas.

The next time you pass through Glass City Metropark, you’ll see some fresh timber in the ground! The planting operation was ...

Researchers say heat action plans are crucial as low- and middle-income countries see swell in urban heat islands.

Hyderabad. For the past 24 hours, night time temperatures in Hyderabad and even in districts have ranged between 27 degree ...

Environmental specialists have identified rapid urbanization and an increased population growth as key factors behind ...

Cities worldwide are experiencing a shift in their urban climate, with extreme heat becoming a defining challenge due to rapid urbanization and climate change. Indian cities, in particular, are facing ...

Soaring temperatures and unchecked urban expansion are making life increasingly difficult for Lahore’s residents, experts ...

Bengaluru's worsening Urban Heat Island effect due to deforestation and infrastructure projects threatens residents' ...

Marshall Heights in Ward 7, Washington D.C., is an urban heat island due to a lack of green space and trees, a form of ...