Heat waves (HWs) can cause large socioeconomic and environmental impacts. The
observed increases in their frequency, intensity and duration are projected to continue with …

With rapid urbanization, population growth and anthropogenic activities, an increasing
number of major cities across the globe are facing severe urban heat islands (UHI). UHI can …

A growing literature documents the effects of heat stress on premature mortality and other
adverse health outcomes. Urban heat islands (UHI) can exacerbate these adverse impacts …

Urban heat island (UHI) effects and heat waves (HWs) increase, posing a threat to human
health and urban ecological systems. However, the synergistic mechanisms of UHI and HWs …

Green roofs are thought to be an effective measure to solve the contradiction between land
shortages and ecological construction, especially address urban heat island (UHI) effects in …

Background Given the increasing trend of global warming and extreme weather conditions,
including heat waves and its effects on health, the present study was done to investigate …

The heatwave event to which the Ontario-Quebec area was subjected in 2018 resulted in
significant morbidity and mortality. In this study, an investigation was conducted on how this …

Extreme heatwaves in tropical cities represent a significant short-term weather challenge,
directly impacting urban heat, exacerbating human discomfort, and increasing energy …

Green roofs, as a nature-based solution, can be an effective tool for cities to improve the
thermal environment, save energy, and combat climate change. However, it remains unclear …

The rapid pace of urbanization with climate change pushed megacities into the forefront of
human habitation, emphasizing the urgent need to unravel the relationship between urban …