Extreme heat is redefining daily life and travel patternsScience
Extreme heat is redefining daily life and travel patterns
A new study from researchers at Arizona State University, the University of Washington, and the University of Texas at Austin reveals that extreme heat profoundly…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 27, 2024
Full articleRising urban temperatures to drastically increase energy demand by 2099, study findsScience
Rising urban temperatures to drastically increase energy demand by 2099, study finds
A new study warns that current global energy projections may be underestimating the future impact of climate change on urban heating and cooling systems by…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024
Full articleGlobal South cities face higher heat risks due to lack of green spacesClimate
Global South cities face higher heat risks due to lack of green spaces
A recent study reveals that cities in the Global South are significantly more vulnerable to extreme heat due to a shortage of cooling green spaces…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 2, 2024
Full articleShifting dietary habits may reduce greenhouse gas emissionsClimateNews
Shifting dietary habits may reduce greenhouse gas emissions
By University of Birmingham Planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions associated with the global food supply chains induced by diets could fall by 17% if people change…
SourceAugust 13, 2024
Full articleCompact cities have lower carbon emissions, but poorer air quality, less green space and higher mortality ratesScience
Compact cities have lower carbon emissions, but poorer air quality, less green space and higher mortality rates
A study by ISGlobal analyses 919 European cities and their environmental quality, CO2 emissions and impact on human health. By Barcelona Institute for Global Health…
SourceJuly 4, 2024
Full articleRapid urbanization in Africa transforms local food systems and threatens biodiversityScience
Rapid urbanization in Africa transforms local food systems and threatens biodiversity
By Bettina Greenwell, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA ) Urbanization in Africa is accelerating quickly, showing no signs of slowing down. An international…
SourceMay 31, 2024
Full articleBeach erosion will make Southern California coastal living five times more expensive by 2050, USC study predictsClimate
Beach erosion will make Southern California coastal living five times more expensive by 2050, USC study predicts
By Nina Raffio, University of Southern California The region’s sandy coastlines are vanishing at an alarming rate. It’s a warning sign for coastal communities worldwide, USC…
SourceMay 22, 2024
Full articleTrees please me, but we also need biodiversity in our citiesNews
Trees please me, but we also need biodiversity in our cities
By Sarah Bekessy, RMIT University in Melbourne Increasing the amount of nature in our cities can provide many benefits as long as it's done with biodiversity in…
SourceMay 20, 2024
Full articleClimate change could force Bangkok to move, official warnsClimateNews
Climate change could force Bangkok to move, official warns
By Sara HUSSEIN | AFP Bangkok, Thailand (UPDATED) - Thailand may have to consider relocating its capital Bangkok because of rising sea levels, a senior…
SourceMay 16, 2024
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