Nestled in New York City’s Greenwich Village, Public School 41 differs from its neighboring buildings in a way that’s both profound and only visible from above. Unlike the flat, gray roofs adorning ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- It is an urban oasis on hot days. A place to sit outside among the towering concrete and glass skyscrapers of New York City, away from the commotion on the street below. But this ...

URBANA, Ill. ­– Plant-covered roofs have become a regular sight in Portland, Oregon. The city is a leader in incorporating green infrastructure for stormwater management, including free street trees, ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Over the past decade, most cities in the U.S. have experienced their hottest summers on record. This trend of record breaking heat can be directly attributed to climate ...

This article was originally featured on Undark. Sweat was dripping down Luis Cassiano’s face. It was 2012, and Rio de Janeiro’s hottest day to date: At nearly 110 degrees Fahrenheit, the seaside city ...

As New York City spends billions of dollars preparing for its next extreme flood, new research suggests a cheaper, greener resource may already be scattered across the five boroughs: bus stop shelters ...

This green roof is a symbol of ESF culture, demonstrating how the College implements what it teaches in its programs. Green roofs provide many benefits including storm water runoff control, mitigation ...

University of Canterbury provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. University of Canterbury provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ. New Zealand has historically been a suburban ...