There’s been a lot of virtual ink spilled in environmental circles about the cooling water requirements of data centers, but ...

The urban heat island effect is making the scorching summer significantly hotter, according to new research from Climate Central. On Wednesday, the nonprofit released an analysis of the urban heat ...

The deadly heat waves in back-to-back summers have left people throughout the U.S. and Europe desperate for relief. It's urban centers that have felt the intense temperatures the most — and where ...

MINNEAPOLIS --As dangerous heat moves in, those who live in the Twin Cities should be aware of the effects urban areas feel when it comes to extreme conditions. Experts call it the Urban Heat Island ...

Cool paint coatings reflect the sun's heat to reduce surface heat absorption and emission. NTU researchers conducted a real-world study in Singapore and found that cool paint coatings reduced air ...

Urban heat islands are urban environments, or specific areas within, where heat tends to accumulate at higher levels than in the surrounding environment. Urban heat island effect is mainly caused by a ...