Why Cities Need More than Just Air Conditioning for Extreme Heat
Cities around the world are facing more frequent and intense bouts of extreme heat, leading to an increasing focus on the use of air conditioning…
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Urban Heat Islands ‘Increasing Faster’ in Poorer Cities
By: Mohammed El-Said Cities in low- and middle-income countries are experiencing a surge in urban heat island effects, driven by unplanned urban expansion, shrinking green…
Chicago Switches Its 400+ City Buildings to 100% Clean Power
Eight years ago, the City of Chicago vowed to eventually run all its operations on carbon-free power. Now, it has fulfilled that promise, thanks to…