Cities are particularly vulnerable to extreme weather episodes, which are expected to
increase with climate change. Cities also influence their own local climate, for example …

Abstract The Urban Heat Island (UHI) is a phenomenon that affects many millions of people
worldwide. The higher temperatures experienced in urban areas compared to the …

Heat waves (HWs) and urban heat islands (UHIs) can potentially interact. The mechanisms
behind their synergy are not fully disclosed. Starting from the localized UHI phenomenon …

Context Cities have elevated temperatures compared to rural areas, a phenomenon known
as the “urban heat island”. Higher temperatures increase the risk of heat-related mortality …

Epidemiological analyses of health risks associated with non-optimal temperature are
traditionally based on ground observations from weather stations that offer limited spatial …

The modern compact city is identified as a high-density and mixed-use pattern. Its features
are believed to contribute to a form of functional urban design that supports sustainability …

Heat waves (HWs) are recognized as a serious threat for human health worldwide, with
urban areas being more vulnerable due to the urban heat island (UHI) effect and population …

Urban heat islands (UHIs) reflect the localized impact of human activities on thermal fields.
In this study, we assessed the surface UHI and its relationship with types of land …

In recent decades, rising trend in the number of heat waves (HWs) has exacerbated the risk
of heat-related mortality and morbidity. The frequent deadly HWs precipitated a multitude of …

Urban overheating is the most documented phenomenon of climate change impacting
humans. This article presents the most recent developments on the magnitude and …