If you’re having trouble cooling off at night, it may be because you’re living on a “heat island.” RELATED: We hit rare number of 90-degree days The “urban heat island” effect is in full swing, ...

The urban heat island effect is a well-documented phenomenon that describes how concrete and asphalt surfaces in cities, combined with a lack of green space, absorb and reemit heat, increasing local ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Every day, the sun's heat and light reach urban, suburban and rural areas in the same way. Given identical weather conditions, the temperatures in these areas are often not the same.

PHOENIX — Extreme heat is the leading weather-related killer in the United States, with heat waves responsible for more deaths than other extreme weather events like tornadoes, flooding, or hurricanes ...

This report is the first in a two-part series on Indian's urban heat crisis, published by IndiaSpend. Read the second one ...

A tree canopy can make a big difference in temperature for people on the street below. The challenge is getting trees where they're needed most. Andrey Denisyuk/Moment via Getty Images It’s summer, ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — You may have noticed, especially during the warmer months, that downtown areas feel hotter compared to areas outside of the city. This can be true due to the urban heat island effect.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As Columbia faces sweltering summer temperatures, city officials are working on a new initiative to reduce the effects of extreme heat in urban areas. The effort focuses on combatting ...

As temperatures rise around the world, city heat becomes increasingly unbearable during the hottest seasons. The urban heat island effect causes cities to become significantly warmer than surrounding ...

The Southern Nevada Water Authority minted a deal to put up to $500,000 toward tree planting in the Las Vegas Valley amid ...

The EPA says urban heat islands exist in downtown areas and are often a few degrees warmer than rural areas or places near ...