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Ancient Rome had ways to counter the urban heat island effect – how lessons from history can apply to today’s cities

As intense temperatures break records around the world, a little-known fact offers hope for cooling cities: Even during the height of extreme heat, some city blocks never experience a heat wave. How is this possible? Civilizations have recognized for centuries the power of cities to heat and cool themselves. City architects in ancient Rome wanted… Read More »