As global temperatures rise, some cities could become unliveable unless we learn how to cool them sustainably. Mashable's How to Change a City series dedicates three of its episodes to this issue, exploring how cities can sustainably combat the urban heat island effect....
Angelenos are also contending with an additional layer of misery caused by what’s known as the “urban heat island effect.” It means that cities — with their asphalt streets, dark roofs, sparse vegetation and car-clogged roads — are almost always a few degrees warmer than the more ...
The urban heat island effect occurs when pavements, roads, and buildings absorb the sun's heat and radiate it back, causing the temperature to increase and preventing the city from cooling down. With the growing reliance on cars in cities, the number of urban car park spaces is also increasi...
urban heat island effect. As global temperatures rise, some cities could become unliveable unless we learn how to cool them sustainably.Mashable's How to Change a City seriesdedicates three of its episodes to this issue, exploring how cities can sustainably combat the urban heat island effect....
Trees are nature’s air conditioners, cooling our homes and streets and reducing the urban heat island effect. They also combat climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide, the main culprit behind global warming, and releasing oxygen into the atmosphere. So, planting trees isn’t just about beauti...
The urban heat island effect in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 28, 2018. [Image:NOAA] Reflective materials on pavement can prevent that heat from building up and help counteract climate change by reflecting solar radiation back to the top of the atmosphere.White roofscan have the same effect. ...
“Those heat islands — they really are in those historically redlined neighborhoods, and that’s where the trees need to go,” Ulfelder said, referring to the urban heat island effect, where heavily paved areas with sparse vegetation trap more heat than outlying areas. Children play in a wa...
A further consideration, that will considerably worsen future climates, particularly in London, is that of the urban heat island effect,5 which makes the centres of heavily built-up areas warmer than their hinterlands. Heat islands are very much influenced by: Download: Download full-size image ...
Orchids have more than just beauty and brains on their side. Certain types have been used over the centuries for holistic medicine purposes, with the Chinese opting to serve them up in tea form to combat cancer and boost immunities. Others swear that orchids are helpful for treatinggum disease...
Physical health is just one aspect of overall well-being. Recognizing the importance ofmental health, Singapore has been steadily increasing its mental health resources. Initiatives like “Beyond The Label” aim to combat mental health stigma, and organizations such as the Institute of Mental Healt...