The housing and climate crises are inseparable. Inadequate housing puts millions at risk of disasters, while unsustainable ...

Cities worldwide are experiencing a shift in their urban climate, with extreme heat becoming a defining challenge due to rapid urbanization and climate change. Indian cities, in particular, are facing ...

A study published in Nature Climate Change assesses temperature-related deaths in urban heat islands. Dr Chloe Brimicombe, Climate Scientist and Extreme Heat Impact Researcher, University of London, ...

From April 7 to 9, 2025, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) headquarters in Geneva became the global hub for advancing greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation strategies in urban environments. The ...

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has ordered mass layoffs and budget cuts at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It also terminated a $1 billion program to ...

Maintaining a few key elements of urban green spaces can help improve designs for people and wildlife, according to a new ...

Asia’s sprawling megacities – which are driving economic growth – face an uncertain future as rising temperatures, aging ...

Cities are projected to house 70% of the world's population by 2050, facing unprecedented challenges in the context of climate change. By 2030, an estimated 60% of people will live in urban areas ...

Cities having higher ambient temperatures than rural surroundings (known as the urban heat island effect) could offset some ...

Cuyahoga County's HUTC program awards $4.75 million for tree planting and care, streamlining its process for environmental ...