Mayors Share Extreme Heat Communication Strategies for Urban Resilience
Local leaders in climate-vulnerable cities are developing new approaches to inform residents about heat risks and protective measures, drawing on lessons learned…
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New Heat Resilience Roadmap Calls for Cities to Treat Extreme Heat as Chronic Risk
A new roadmap from the Federation of American Scientists suggests urban areas must adopt a proactive approach to extreme heat, viewing it…
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Global Electrification of Vehicles Could Avert Millions of Premature Deaths, Report Finds
Global Electrification of Vehicles Could Avert Millions of Premature Deaths, Report Finds
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Congestion Pricing Boosts Emergency Response Times in New York, Report Suggests
A new analysis indicates that reduced traffic following congestion pricing implementation has led to quicker ambulance response times in Manhattan, though the…
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Walkable Neighbourhoods Could Alleviate Healthcare Strain, MIT Research Suggests
New research from MIT indicates that increased walkability in urban areas could lead to significant reductions in the burden on healthcare systems.…
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Chicago’s Lead Pipe Replacement Costs Soar, Raising Questions for London
An investigation into Chicago's lead water pipe replacement program reveals costs more than six times the national average, prompting scrutiny and potential…
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Cities Pilot Cross-Departmental Approaches to Tackle Health Inequities
A National League of Cities initiative is equipping local governments with tools and frameworks to foster collaboration and develop policies that promote…
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Extreme Heat Waves and Wildfires Highlight Urgent Need for Climate Resilience in Urban Planning
As deadly heat waves and wildfires intensify globally, urban planning strategies must urgently prioritize climate resilience to protect city dwellers and infrastructure.
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US Court Upholds Stricter EPA Soot Standard, Impacting Air Quality Regulations
A federal court has rejected a legal challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) tighter standards for fine particulate matter (soot), a…
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New App Maps Shadiest Walking Routes to Combat Extreme Heat
Researchers have developed a new app that helps users find the coolest walking paths, taking into account factors beyond air temperature to…
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