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fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Rethinking Urban Cooling: A Case for Low-Energy Radiant Technology

Urban heat and inadequate cooling increase heat-related illness and mortality, amplified by Urban Heat Island effects and human-caused climate warming.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

World's major cities hit by 25% leap in extremely hot days since the 1990s

The world's biggest capital cities are now sweltering under 25% more extremely hot days each year than in the 1990s, an analysis has found. Without urgent action to protect millions of people from high temperatures, more and more will suffer in the dangerous conditions, analysts said. From Washington DC and Madrid to Tokyo and Beijing, the analysis shows a marked rise in hot days as the climate crisis intensifies.
Environment
Environment
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

'People Are So Proud of This': How River and Lake Water Is Cooling Buildings

Water-based district cooling systems are losing effectiveness as warming waters reduce available cooling capacity for buildings.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

If you thought Toronto had a hot summer this year, just wait 25 years, climatologist says | CBC News

It's almost like a dress rehearsal, a preview, a glimpse of what summers are going to be like in 2050,
Canada news
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How tech pinpoints urban heat islands and makes cooling projects easier

Urban heat island effect causes significant temperature variations even within short distances in urban areas.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

How To Combat the Urban Heat Island Effect at Home

Urban heat islands raise temperatures in cities by absorbing heat, leading to health risks and increased energy costs.
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