A national and regional housing shortage presents an opportunity for Chicago entrepreneurs and developers to create low-cost ...

A new environmental initiative led by UAlbany is making strides toward a greener, cooler, and more equitable Capital City. The Institute for Transformational and Ecosystem-Based Climate Adaptation — ...

In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, theaters book “Reefer Madness” and “Superstitious,” there’s ...

"We were surprised." Scientists make remarkable discovery after studying 'green roofs' on buildings: 'Can offer unexpected co ...

Welcoming and Inclusive Urban Fabric: By 2050, Los Angeles will embrace its diverse population by valuing skills and ...

Policy wonks have devised an update to Manteca’s state mandated climate action plan. The goal is to reduce the 1990 citywide ...

This rooftop farm is more than just a pretty space. Explore the unique features of this five-acre rooftop park and its impact ...

One powerful and increasingly vital solution to extreme heat gaining traction is the implementation of green roofs.

But do these steps pay off everywhere? We study heat risk in cities as urban ecologists and have been exploring the impact of tree-planting and reflective roofs in different cities and different ...

Cool Roofs or Urban Trees: Which Solution Is Best For Fighting Extreme Heat? Cities are seeking low-cost ways to ease the heat island effect. Researchers found benefits and trade-offs in two popular ...

Cities are seeking low-cost ways to ease the heat island effect. Researchers found benefits and trade-offs in two popular options, but they vary by city and even neighborhood.

Atlanta Embraces a Cheap, Effective Way To Beat Urban Heat: Cool Roofs White or reflective roofs significantly reduce temperatures. Atlanta is the latest city to mandate their adoption.