Climate Cities
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![people shield their faces from the sun as they walk near the Eiffel tower in Paris]()
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Cities are rehearsing for deadly heat. Will it help when disaster comes?
As heat waves grow longer and deadlier, cities around the world are using drills and tabletop exercises to expose weaknesses before a real emergency strikes.
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The huge, untapped potential of planting rooftop gardens in cities
To adapt to a rapidly warming world, metropolises are looking to green roofs, which boost biodiversity and reduce temperatures and flooding.
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![The LA skyline is blotted with brownish smog]()
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Nearly half of US children are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, report warns
The American Lung Association report comes amid the EPA’s expansive rollback of environmental protections.
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Why millions of adorable bees are emerging from this cemetery
A growing body of evidence shows that cemeteries host much more life — including insects, birds, mammals, and rare plants — than death.
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![a delivery worker on an e-bike, wearing a bike helmet and a heavy winter jacket and black pants, rides through the streets of downtown Manhattan near the Stock Exchange, with several inches of visible snow on the ground]()
![a delivery worker on an e-bike, wearing a bike helmet and a heavy winter jacket and black pants, rides through the streets of downtown Manhattan near the Stock Exchange, with several inches of visible snow on the ground]()
New York City unveils its first rest stop for delivery workers
After years of delays, the place to rest, recharge, and escape the elements is a major — but incomplete — win for the people delivering your burrito bowls.
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![The sign outside a Shell station shows the price of gasoline and diesel fuel.]()
![The sign outside a Shell station shows the price of gasoline and diesel fuel.]()
The spike in diesel prices is quietly costing you billions
"You're probably feeling it in ways you don't realize.”
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The skylines of the future will be made of wood
Laminated timber is more environmentally friendly than steel, and perfectly safe for constructing tall buildings.
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How EVs could solve a problem with America’s rickety grid
With "vehicle-to-grid" technology, EVs turn into a vast network of backup power. That could help stabilize the system and accelerate the adoption of renewables.
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Pocket gardens: The tiny urban oases with surprisingly big benefits
Little bits of greenery are popping up in cities, making summers more bearable for urbanites.
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![A man stands looking at his phone next to the open door of a truck, with a power plant spewing smoke in the background]()
![A man stands looking at his phone next to the open door of a truck, with a power plant spewing smoke in the background]()
In Texas, Corpus Christi’s water crisis may be a glimpse into the future
A 5-year drought, a failed desalination plant, and poor planning may force the city to choose between residents and the oil and gas industry.
