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, ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - When the hot, summer sun is beaming down in Birmingham, it can create an “urban heat island”. That’s a place that experiences warmer temperatures compared to nearby rural ...

It’s summer, and it’s been hot, even in northern cities such as Boston. But not everyone is hit with the heat in the same way, even within the same neighborhood. Take two streets in Boston at 4:30 p.m ...

On a blazing summer day in Southwest Philadelphia, Irvin Caldwell has one goal: find relief from the heat. "It's just hot outside," Caldwell said, as he rested beneath one of the few trees on his ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — If you look at a temperature map of Middle Tennessee, you will typically see that Nashville has the hottest temperature, despite being north of other cities. This is caused ...

It's summer, and it's been hot, even in northern cities such as Boston. But not everyone is hit with the heat in the same way, even within the same neighborhood. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

Professor of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and Director of the Boston Area Research Initiative, Northeastern University It’s summer, and it’s been hot, even in northern cities such as Boston. But ...