This study investigates public participation in heat impact reduction by analysing adaptive
behaviours, familiarity with urban heat island (UHI) and cooling strategies, the perceived …

Urban heat is a critical problem due to global warming and heat island effects. Urban heat
will be further aggravated in the coming decades. It is essential to develop heat action plans …

Here we use remotely sensed land surface temperature measurements to explore the
distribution of the United States' urban heating burden, both at high resolution (within cities …

There has been an increase in recognition of the benefits of employing nature-based coastal
protection strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change (eg, increased storminess …

Dense urban areas are subject to dynamic and urgent challenges, exacerbated by
anthropogenic forcing. Urban Heat Island and heatwaves pose a threat to citizens' comfort …

Urban nature increases the liveability of cities and can improve their resilience to climate
change. However, the value of urban nature often remains unknown, which results in its …

Environmental sustainability and inclusive engagement have had numerous interpretations
over the past decades, with small island states being at the forefront of seeking and applying …

Extreme heat is a leading cause of weather-related human mortality throughout much of the
world, posing a significantly heavy burden on the development of healthy and sustainable …

Green roofs mitigate the adverse effects of urbanization, and provide multiple social,
economic and environmental benefits. Many countries are taking bold initiatives to install …

In Singapore's hot tropical climate, phase change materials (PCMs) hold significant promise
for year-round passive cooling solutions in buildings. However, the narrow diurnal …