Earlier in the month, on April 9 and 10, the city saw similar conditions with minimums at 25.6 and 25.9 degrees, respectively ...

The urban heat island effect happens when urban areas experience higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas.

Green roofing transforms ordinary rooftops into living ecosystems that benefit buildings, people, and the environment.

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

Urban forests are vital components of city ecosystems, offering a plethora of ecosystem services that significantly contribute to both natural and social ...

Microbial communities feeding on geothermal methane seeps beneath the Antarctic ice sheet could resemble life-supporting ...

Climate Central, a nonpartisan group of climate scientists, has again put Reno and Las Vegas at the top of its list of cities that have warmed the most since 1970. Reno’s average annual temperature ...

This new arboretum at @CWIdaho isn't just beautiful — it's also fighting urban heat islands! Would you prefer studying outdoors surrounded by trees? #ArborDay ...

North Las Vegas officials announced on Wednesday the city has earned “Tree City USA” status in recognition of its efforts to ...

Marshall Heights in Ward 7, Washington D.C., is an urban heat island due to a lack of green space and trees, a form of ...

Over the last few decades, rainfall intensity in the region has increased by approximately 14.6%, according to a report from ...