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Environment
fromWIRED
1 week ago

'People Are So Proud of This': How River and Lake Water Is Cooling Buildings

Water-based district cooling systems are losing effectiveness as warming waters reduce available cooling capacity for buildings.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

If you thought Toronto had a hot summer this year, just wait 25 years, climatologist says | CBC News

Toronto's increasingly frequent, intense heat waves and rising days above 32°C indicate future summers will be significantly hotter due to ongoing climate warming.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How tech pinpoints urban heat islands and makes cooling projects easier

Urban heat island effect causes significant temperature variations even within short distances in urban areas.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

How To Combat the Urban Heat Island Effect at Home

Urban heat islands raise temperatures in cities by absorbing heat, leading to health risks and increased energy costs.
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