urban-heat-island-effect-and-how-to-mitigate-their-effects 
Econaur
MARCH 7, 2021
“Urban heat islands” occur when cities replace natural land cover with dense concentrations of pavement, buildings, and other surfaces that absorb and retain heat. This effect increases energy costs (e.g., for air conditioning), air pollution levels, and heat-related illness and mortality.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Our COVID-19 response can make our cities more resilient to heat waves. The COVID crisis has exposed our interdependencies and the insufficient preparation of our urban systems for coping with shocks. Yet extreme heat is progressively posing fatal danger for humanity, particularly for young children and elderly people.
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Grist
JULY 26, 2023
In response to our newsletter last week spotlighting extreme heat solutions , we heard from several of y’all who were curious for more. It seems safe to say that the heat is on a lot of people’s minds — both how we adapt to it, and how we can mitigate this and other impacts of the climate crisis for future generations.
Grist
JULY 11, 2023
This story is part of Record High , a Grist series examining extreme heat and its impact on how — and where — we live. In late June, 2021, a high-pressure atmospheric system settled over Seattle to create an inescapable “ heat dome.” But during Seattle’s heat dome, “it was impossible for me to last a couple minutes” outside.
Business Green
AUGUST 12, 2020
With temperatures set to steadily increase over the decades to come and the 10 hottest years on record occurring since 2002, it is clear citizens and organisations in the capital must brace for repeated and regular stints of extreme heat over the decades to come.
Business Green
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
The chief heat officer’s responsibilities include education, disaster response training and infrastructure that considers extreme heat alongside other public health safety considerations. Even cities accustomed to humid summers are struggling with heat. The city's heat index reached 108 degrees F, the highest since August 2015.
Business Green
MAY 16, 2023
Hosted in association with Equans, the latest BusinessGreen webinar explored how firms can ensure buildings remain safe and productive as climate impacts intensify Climate action is typically cleaved into two broad categories.
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