Podcasts about Urban heat island

GUEST: Dr. Dev Niyogi, Professor at University of Texas at AustinCities aren't just concrete jungles—they're microclimates of their own, shaping the weather in ways you might not expect. From intensifying heat waves to influencing severe storms, urban landscapes play a critical role in our atmosphere. But how exactly does this work, and what can we do to make cities more resilient in the face of extreme weather? Today on Weather Geeks, we're diving into the fascinating intersection of meteorology and urban landscapes with one of the leading experts in the field, Dr. Dev Niyogi. His research has uncovered how cities modify their own weather, impact storm patterns, and even contribute to climate change on a local scale!Chapters00:00 The Urban Climate Connection08:08 Understanding Urban Weather Dynamics15:13 The Role of Cities in Extreme Weather19:56 Engineering Resilient Urban Environments25:12 Future Directions in Urban MeteorologySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New research has revealed a potentially dangerous 'urban heat island ' effect in central Auckland. In Depth reporter Kate Newton has more.

AB356—the Nevada law that prohibits use of Colorado River water to irrigate nonfunctional turf—takes effect Jan. 1, 2027. Mike Bernardo, SNWA Enterprise Conservation Manager, talks about the law and how SNWA can help property owners prepare. Mike also addresses community concerns about replacing grass with drip-irrigated plants and trees, and how new alternative grasses can be a water-smart option for thirsty lawns on the Water Smarts Podcast, “THIRST QUENCHERS: Nevada's nonfunctional grass law and alternative grasses help protect community's water supply.”Hosts: Bronson Mack and Crystal Zuelkehttps://www.snwa.com/https://www.snwa.com/

In this episode of Hi, Energy!, Esteban Gast dives into the rising challenge of urban heat islands, especially here in Southern California where summer heat is only intensifying. But it's not just about the problem—it's about finding solutions! Esteban is joined by Amanda Begley, Senior Program Manager at TreePeople, who shares her expertise on how green spaces, reflective materials, and community action can help cool our cities. They discuss public health impacts, successful green projects, and ways listeners can get involved. Tune in for actionable tips to beat the heat!

In this episode, host Stephen Goldsmith speaks with Dr. Heiko Aydt, head of the Digital Twin Lab at the Singapore-ETH Centre. They discuss how digital twins are transforming urban climate research and policy, with insights drawn from the groundbreaking Cooling Singapore project. Dr. Aydt explains the development of the Digital Urban Climate Twin, strategies for testing policy implications through modeling, and navigating cross-sector collaboration. Music credit: Summer-Man by KetsaAbout Data-Smart City SolutionsData-Smart City Solutions, housed at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University, is working to catalyze the adoption of data projects on the local government level by serving as a central resource for cities interested in this emerging field. We highlight best practices, top innovators, and promising case studies while also connecting leading industry, academic, and government officials. Our research focus is the intersection of government and data, ranging from open data and predictive analytics to civic engagement technology. We seek to promote the combination of integrated, cross-agency data with community data to better discover and preemptively address civic problems. To learn more visit us online and follow us on Twitter. 

Excessive heat has presented a problem for public health officials in New York City since the mid-nineteenth century building boom that covered the island of Manhattan in bricks, concrete, and other heat-storing materials. Prior to that, however, Americans had noticed that cities were warmer than their surrounding countryside as early as the 1790s. The phenomenon now known as the “urban heat island” has shaped the bodily experiences and collective destinies of millions. In her latest research, Dr. Kara Schlichting, associate professor at the City University of New York, uncovers the complex relationship between the evolving built environment of the city, the macro-climatic conditions prevailing globally, and the socially-differentiated lived experiences of heat had by city residents. By digging into Hagley collections, including trade catalogs and the Willis Carrier collection, Schlichting is able to tell a history that links multiple scales of time and space, an act of scholarly imagination that allows us to assess the technological and political systems that shape the climate we all must live with. In support of her research, Dr. Schlichting received finding from the Center for the History of Business, Technology, and Society at the Hagley Museum and Library. For more information, and more Hagley History Hangouts, visit us online at hagley.org.

Please note, this episode was recorded in early September, before Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina. That's why the storm isn't mentioned in our discussion. Our thoughts are with those affected, and the City has been actively sending personnel and resources to assist in recovery efforts.In this episode of the Big Ideas Raleigh Podcast, hosts Dan Bagley and producer Dr. Sarah Glova are joined by two climate action experts: Kathie Dello, State Climatologist of North Carolina and Director of the North Carolina State Climate Office at NC State University, and Megan Anderson, Sustainability Lead at the City of Raleigh. Together, they explore how Raleigh is setting the standard for climate action, being the first city in the region to secure key grants and national partnerships. Learn about Raleigh's innovative approach to sustainability and discover actionable ways to get involved, whether you're an individual, family, business owner, or activist. Climate change impacts us all, and Raleigh is leading by example. Residents will find plenty to celebrate, while listeners from other cities will want to take notes and apply some of these impactful strategies.Tune in to hear why climate action is not just a government initiative but a community effort where everyone has a role to play.Please note: This episode was recorded in early September, before Hurricane Helene impacted Western North Carolina. That's why the storm isn't mentioned in our discussion. Our thoughts are with those affected, and the City has been actively sending personnel and resources to assist in recovery efforts.Resources:Learn more about the City of Raleigh's Climate Action and how you can get involved:Visit the City of Raleigh's website to learn more about what we're doing related to climate action: https://raleighnc.gov/climate-actionReview the City's Climate Action Plan: https://raleighnc.gov/climate-action-and-sustainability/services/community-climate-action-planLearn More about the City's Office of Sustainability. https://raleighnc.gov/climate-action-and-sustainabilityCheck out the Urban Heat Island project: https://raleighnc.gov/climate-action-and-sustainability/services/mapping-urban-heat-islandsLearn more about Dr. Kathie Dello in her interview with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), an agency within the US Department of Commerce: https://cpo.noaa.gov/interview-with-climate-scientist-kathie-dello/ ---Big Ideas Raleigh is powered by the City of Raleigh Communications and Strategy and Innovation Departments, hosted by Dan Bagley, and produced by Dr. Sarah Glova and Earfluence.

After another historic - and dangerous - summer, are we ready for hotter years to come? State officials couldn't have predicted it, but they chose the perfect day to unveil a draft of their Extreme Heat Action Plan. It was July 10, smack in the middle of a brutal heatwave of 90-degree-plus days. One speaker at the online event lost power at her home and had to make her presentation from her phone. Another presenter, Peter Chichetti of the Office of Emergency Management, spoke from the Emergency Operations Center, which was monitoring 36 tornado warnings, the most in the state's history. Mark Lowery of the Office of Climate Change noted that the hot and dangerous weather "will only become more frequent, severe and longer as the climate continues to warm." Next weekend marks the end of what was officially the most humid summer in our nation's history, a season punctuated by the constant drumbeat of meteorological records being broken. Last month was the hottest August ever recorded. Same for June. July 2024 tied with July 2023 as the hottest July ever, but this year's contained Earth's hottest recorded day on July 22. "These past two weeks have been particularly brutal," NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said at the time. The ever-increasing heat is not only uncomfortable but dangerous. "Extreme heat has a deep public health impact," said Leo Bachinger of the Office of Climate Change. "It kills more people across the U.S. than any other extreme weather hazard." The state's projections show that, unless the world manages significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions over the decades to come, days in which the heat index hits 130 degrees in our area are not out of the question by 2080. New York has launched an ambitious plan to reduce 85 percent of the state's greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, from their 1990 levels. But even if that can be achieved, the state is going to get hotter, scientists say. The amount of suffering will depend on reducing emissions globally and mitigation locally. The state's Extreme Heat Action Plan outlines 49 steps over the next six years. Here's a closer look at six: No. 3: Extreme heat maps and capital projects A 90-degree day doesn't mean what it used to. "The thermostat doesn't reflect how our body experiences heat and how our bodies can deal with extreme heat," said Bachinger. If it's humid, the body has difficulty regulating its internal temperature because sweat doesn't evaporate into humid air as quickly. Hotter air can hold more moisture, making it more humid. That means global warming can lead to global humidity. The heat index, which considers air temperature and relative humidity, is a more accurate way to gauge what it feels like outside. There's also the Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature, measured by wrapping a thermometer in a wet sock, putting it outside and seeing how long it takes to dry. That measurement incorporates wind, air pressure and solar radiation, the latter of which can be affected by cloud cover. Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature, developed by the military to determine heat risks, hasn't caught on with the public. The Extreme Heat Action Plan recommends that both measures become a routine part of weather maps. It also recommends weather maps incorporating factors such as the Urban Heat Island effect. In heavily paved areas with little greenery, pavement and concrete absorb sunlight all day before releasing it at night. That can lead to drastically different temperatures between neighborhoods. "If we can understand where some of those concentrations of high heat are, and where some of those vulnerable communities are that have disproportionate exposure to extreme heat, we can make sure resources go where they're most needed," said Bachinger. No. 9: Support passive, resilient and safe cooling Air conditioning can be a lifesaver as temperatures soar, but it has drawbacks. The drain on the electrical grid increases the risk of blackouts and brownouts during heatwaves. The emissions gene...

When dense concentrations of pavement and buildings replace green spaces, a community risks becoming an urban heat island (UHI). UHI temperatures can be up to 20 degrees higher than surrounding areas, causing heat-related health and safety problems for people in the community. SwRI is working with the city of San Antonio to rapidly identify UHIs and pinpoint areas where people will most benefit from solutions like covered bus stops, water features, green spaces and more. An SwRI-designed tool is integrating and analyzing information from more than 200 sources to strategically combat high temperatures. Listen now as SwRI engineers Shane Siebenaler and Justin Long discuss SwRI's data fusion tool used to identify areas that most need relief from the scorching summer heat.

Wer kennt es nicht, den Stadt-Land Unterschied bei den Temperaturen. Vor allem an einem Sommerabend in der Stadt bekommt man die Wärme voll zu spüren. Das Zauberwort heisst «Städtische Wärmeinsel» und wird hier in der Wetterfrage von Jan Eitel mit all seinen Faktoren beleuchtet. Die wahrscheinlich längste Hitzephase der Alpennordseite vom 2024 steht an. Warm wird es überall, allerdings gibt es Stadt-Land Unterschiede bei den Temperaturen. Das Zauberwort heisst «Städtische Wärmeinsel». Schuld daran ist ein Komplex an verschiedenen Faktoren, wie zum Beispiel die Bausubstanz der Gebäude, die raue Oberfläche von Städten oder auch die oft versiegelten Flächen. Wieso die Städtler mehr schwitzen als die Ländler, erfahren sie hier in der Wetterfrage mit Jan Eitel.

The new Labour government in the UK wants to set up the “Great British Energy Company,” supposedly the answer to all of that country's green energy dreams. But Heartland friend Lois Perry of CAR26 in the UK says it will be a nightmare – especially when you add that “publicly owned” renewable energy project to a reduction in fossil fuel extraction and the millions the UK has pledged to pay in “climate reparations.” On Episode 122 of The Climate Realism Show, we will also cover the Crazy Climate News of the week, whether vanilla is “disappearing,” surprising news about the ice in Greenland, the Washington Post admitting the Urban Heat Island effect is real (but somehow still screwing it up), the ongoing wind turbine disaster off Massachusetts, and more. 

The new Labour government in the UK wants to set up the “Great British Energy Company,” supposedly the answer to all of that country's green energy dreams. But Heartland friend Lois Perry of CAR26 in the UK says it will be a nightmare – especially when you add that “publicly owned” renewable energy project to a reduction in fossil fuel extraction and the millions the UK has pledged to pay in “climate reparations.” On Episode 122 of The Climate Realism Show, we will also cover the Crazy Climate News of the week, whether vanilla is “disappearing,” surprising news about the ice in Greenland, the Washington Post admitting the Urban Heat Island effect is real (but somehow still screwing it up), the ongoing wind turbine disaster off Massachusetts, and more. 

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley discuss several headlines, beginning with the shocking assassination attempt on former President Trump, highlighting its potential impacts on energy markets. Other topics include the persistence of oil and gas dominance despite heavy investment in renewables, the misattribution of heatwaves to fossil fuels rather than urban infrastructure, the financial repercussions for Western companies due to Russian sanctions, and the global shortfall in renewable energy targets. They also touch on recent market movements, with a slight dip in oil prices and continued fluctuations in rig counts.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 – Intro01:29 – Trump shot in ear at campaign rally, world leaders reactPopular Energy News Beat Stories06:03 – The Green No Deal: Oil And Gas Still Reign Despite Renewables' Enormous Handouts09:13 – Media Scapegoat Fossil Fuels For Heat Waves, But Experts Say Asphalt, Cityscapes Real Culprit12:08 – Western Companies Are Now Paying for Russia Sanctions15:56 – Global push for renewable energy falls short of targets19:09 – Markets Update23:53 – OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.Trump shot in ear at campaign rally, world leaders reactJuly 14, 2024 Mariel Alumit Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a Saturday (13 July) campaign rally, streaking the Republican presidential candidate's blood across his face and prompting his security agents to swarm him, before he emerged […]The Green No Deal: Oil And Gas Still Reign Despite Renewables' Enormous HandoutsJuly 13, 2024 Andy Del PradoDespite more than $4 trillion in global spending on renewables (wind and solar) from 2004 to 2022, fossil fuel consumption grew 3.4 times faster. ​Given how much renewable energy has been promoted, dressed up, coddled, […]Media Scapegoat Fossil Fuels For Heat Waves, But Experts Say Asphalt, Cityscapes Real CulpritJuly 13, 2024 Andy Del PradoNew research by a climate scientist finds that nearly 13% of global warming is a result of the Urban Heat Island effect. ​Las Vegas broke its all-time high-temperature record over the Fourth of July weekend […]Western Companies Are Now Paying for Russia SanctionsJuly 13, 2024 Mariel AlumitU.S. and European companies still have billions of dollars in assets in Russia—and Moscow is starting to retaliate. ​ By Giovanni Legorano, a journalist based in Italy. After months of discussions over whether to confiscate […]Global push for renewable energy falls short of targetsJuly 13, 2024 Andy Del PradoCurrent decarbonisation efforts are insufficient to achieve the ambitious goals set during COP28. That's according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) which has released its latest Renewable Energy Statistics 2024 report, highlighting global challenges […]Follow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackENB Trading Desk– Get in Contact With The Show –

On this week's program, your host, Justin Mog, hugs some trees with Morgan Grubbs, Volunteer & Programs Director with TreesLouisville (http://treeslouisville.org), which has a new home in Smoketown and is looking forward to marking its 10th birthday next year! Tune in for a vital conversation about the value of trees, particularly in an urban setting, and the role they play in mitigating Louisville's extreme Urban Heat Island effect. We also discuss the importance of not just planting trees, but investing the time and resources into properly maintain trees over the years, and thus prolong their life and maximize the services they provide. We discuss proper mulching, watering and pruning, which is a task they seek volunteer help with throughout the summer. You'll also get a sneak peek into the 2024 Louisville Tree Week coming up October 12-20th; and learn about the public process currently underway to develop the first ever Louisville Tree Plan! Learn more and take the survey at https://www.louisvilletreeplan.org/ Finally, we discuss MSD Reforestation Grants for landowners in Jefferson County (up to $8000) which are open for application July 1st - August 1st (https://louisvillemsd.org/trees); and you can propose a Tree Planting Project: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKvqg4aPfFbgblc7WVWHiirdjZCSSgAudbNF_DQNM9C65v1w/viewform As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

Our cities are heating up, and fast. Rising global temperatures means the urban heat island effect in our cities will be amplified. Trees are a proven way to help cities combat this growing issue. On this excerpt of ⁠SUGi Talks⁠ we speak to Dr. Grey Coupland. Grey is our lead scientist at SUGi, and she holds the key to the rich data behind our Pocket Forests. With a PhD in ecology, her most recent work is dedicated to investigating the use and effectiveness of Miyawaki forests in cities, specifically their impact on cooling, biodiversity and wellbeing. Together we'll speak about the hard data our Miyawaki Forests.  Thank you Dr. Grey. Make sure you Like and Subscribe wherever you get podcasts for more SUGi Talks.

Phoenix is hiring a "Chief Heat Officer," in response to rising heat related deaths, which the city blames on climate change. The truth is most of those dying are homeless or drug addicts with underlying health conditions, people already in poor health. As far as Phoenix's heat, that is due, not to climate change but the city's massive growth and related increased Urban Heat Island effect. Responding to homelessness and drug use will do far more to prevent premature deaths in Phoenix than efforts to fight climate change or control the weather.

Phoenix is hiring a "Chief Heat Officer," in response to rising heat related deaths, which the city blames on climate change. The truth is most of those dying are homeless or drug addicts with underlying health conditions, people already in poor health. As far as Phoenix's heat, that is due, not to climate change but the city's massive growth and related increased Urban Heat Island effect. Responding to homelessness and drug use will do far more to prevent premature deaths in Phoenix than efforts to fight climate change or control the weather.

House Warming Podcast, Episode 023: Entwining Greenspace: Community Action To Counter Urban Heat Island Effect with Jimmy Kern of Network 49. In this episode, Sarah talks with Jimmy Kern about Network 49's Environmental Justice Committee, the committee's plan and the way that vine trellises can mitigate the urban heat island effect.Jimmy is chair of Network 49's Environmental Justice Committee.  He has also had these experiences:1976-80: Botany minor, University of Pennsylvania1975-77: Established and coordinated a community garden in West Philadelphia1980- 82: Agronomy MS, Penn State University1983-85: Development Sociology coursework, Cornell University (rural stratification and land tenure in Tanzania)1985 - 2008: Travel in East Africa1986-89: MEd, Temple University; High School teaching in North Philadelphia1990- 2009: High School teaching, Cove School, Northbrook; Developed and supervised prairie restoration project on North Branch of the Chicago River2010-2011: Chemistry coursework, Northwestern University2012-2016: High School teaching, Richards Career Academy, Back of the Yards, Chicago; Developed and supervised greenspace project adjacent to the school2013 -2015: Member of Greater Englewood Urban Task Force2013- 2015: Member of Roseland-Pullman Urban Ag. and Community Garden Network; Member of Institute for Community Affairs2014-2015: Graduate-level coursework on sustainable food systems, Duke University; Volunteer at Duke Campus Farm; Member of the Duke University's Food Research Working Group; Volunteer with SEEDS, an urban agriculture program in Durham; Researcher for Rural Advancement Foundation International 2016 to present: Tutoring immigrants and refugees in Rogers Park, West Rogers Park, and Edgewater (Pan African Association; RefugeeOne; Centro Romero) He also makes fine furniture and cabinetry (hand-crafted joinery)! Support the Show.

The year 2023 was globally the hottest on record. India was no different. Temperature spikes in 2024 are indeed worrying policymakers, but the common citizen is perhaps the worst affected. To understand what is happening in our cities, Dr Y Nithiyanandanam and Sachin Kalbag discuss the Urban Heat Island effect and its impact.

Dr. Carson speaks with Dr. E. Calvin Beisner on the intersection of environmental science, climate policy, and theological principles. This episode delves into the complex sphere where faith, stewardship, and scientific pragmatism meet, particularly in the context of the environmental issues of today.Together, they critically examine the cultural and ideological battle within the environmental discourse today, highlighting how various worldviews influence interpretations of climate change. Beisner discusses the often miscommunicated aspects of climate change, such as the Urban Heat Island effect and the contribution of greenhouse gases. He debunks popular catastrophic theories and advocates for the benefits of carbon dioxide's role in enhancing plant growth and, by extension, global food supply. Dr. Beisner emphasizes the necessity of a sober and realistic approach to climate science as he laid out in his latest book, “Climate and Energy: The Case for Realism.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on "Climate Change Roundtable," host Anthony Watts and panelists Linnea Lueken and H. Sterling Burnett will discuss the the big white elephant in the climate room: urban heat islands (UHI), a significant but often overlooked topic in climate science. This phenomenon has been known for decades, yet climate advocates often dismiss it as either insignificant or claim to adjust for it when, in reality, they do not.Joining us will be Dr. Roy Spencer from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He will talk about his new UHI dataset, which not only demonstrates the strong effect in the United States but also in other parts of the world. He has discovered some remarkable findings that we'll illustrate with maps.Tune in to Climate Change Roundtable #87 for a discussion on URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT – Dramatic New Findings! We'll also cover the week's crazy climate news and take your questions."Climate Change Roundtable" is live every Friday at 12 PM CT/1 PM ET. Be sure to join the live show and leave your questions for our panelists. If you want to ensure your question is addressed, submit it as a super chat, and we guarantee we will cover it.

This week on "Climate Change Roundtable," host Anthony Watts and panelists Linnea Lueken and H. Sterling Burnett will discuss the the big white elephant in the climate room: urban heat islands (UHI), a significant but often overlooked topic in climate science. This phenomenon has been known for decades, yet climate advocates often dismiss it as either insignificant or claim to adjust for it when, in reality, they do not.Joining us will be Dr. Roy Spencer from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He will talk about his new UHI dataset, which not only demonstrates the strong effect in the United States but also in other parts of the world. He has discovered some remarkable findings that we'll illustrate with maps.Tune in to Climate Change Roundtable #87 for a discussion on URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT – Dramatic New Findings! We'll also cover the week's crazy climate news and take your questions."Climate Change Roundtable" is live every Friday at 12 PM CT/1 PM ET. Be sure to join the live show and leave your questions for our panelists. If you want to ensure your question is addressed, submit it as a super chat, and we guarantee we will cover it.

On the latest episode of the Debtwire Municipals Muni Lowdown podcast, Managing Editor Paul Greaves speaks to Morgan Zabow, Community Heat and Health Information Coordinator at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration about extreme heat.The podcast begins with Morgan explaining her job and the Urban Heat Island mapping campaign.Morgan goes on to explain the role of citizen science volunteers and project implications.Morgan proceeds to discuss an overview of potential municipal costs and local economy resulting from extreme heat. She then drills down on impacts to vulnerable communities.Morgan discusses the meaning of the term “tree canopy” and its importance as a key climate and mitigation strategy.Morgan then turns to conversation to explaining a “one size fits all” approach is not effective. Different regions of the country may have unique strategies for combating extreme heat.Morgan concludes the podcast by discussing the most surprising results from the mapping campaign.#ESG #extremeheat #muniland

Though Hopkins is one of the smaller Minneapolis suburbs, it packs a big punch on climate action. We dig into two really innovative programs they're doing on reducing the urban heat island effect and speeding deployment of clean energy and energy efficiency solutions with a cost share program. We speak with Hopkins Mayor Patrick Hanlon and Special Projects and Initiatives Manager, PeggySue Imihy Bean, to understand how this small community is taking on big challenges. Resources Hopkins Heat Vulnerability Story map – DEFINITELY look at this! Webpage and background information on study Star Tribune 5/11/23 article on Hopkins urban heat island program Cost Share programs mentioned (Hopkins program is not live yet) Green Cost Share program (Minneapolis) Climate Champions (St Louis Park) Show Contributors Patrick Hanlon PeggySue Imihy Bean Abby Finis Larry Kraft Connect with us Streets.mn summer picnic Discuss this episode on social media with #StreetsMNPodcast Help make the show possible by making a donation! Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Phoenix, Arizona has had 25 consecutive days of 110-degree days, a record heat streak. The Urban Heat Island Effect and a delayed start to the Southwestern monsoon season are each partially responsible for the unrelenting heat of the desert climate. Potential Useful Information: Arizona's Monsoon Season (National Weather Service) More Southwestern United States Monsoon info (National Weather Service) Looped Radar depicting Southwestern U.S. Monsoon, Rotation about High Pressure Urban Heat Island information (Environmental Protection Agency) Phoenix 2020 Urban Heat Island Figures (Arizona State University) Thanks for listening! Consider leaving a rating on your Podcasting Platform (Apple, Spotify, Google, etc.) and/or giving me a follow on Twitter (or X) @theGavinWhiteWX Enjoy your week, and keep your eyes on the skies!

Though Hopkins is one of the smaller Minneapolis suburbs, it packs a big punch on climate action. We dig into two really innovative programs they're doing on reducing the urban heat island effect and speeding deployment of clean energy and energy efficiency solutions with a cost share program. We speak with Hopkins Mayor Patrick Hanlon and Special Projects and Initiatives Manager, PeggySue Imihy Bean, to understand how this small community is taking on big challenges.ResourcesHopkins Heat VulnerabilityStory map - DEFINITELY look at this!Webpage and background information on studyStar Tribune 5/11/23 article on Hopkins urban heat island programCost Share programs mentioned (Hopkins program is not live yet)Green Cost Share program (Minneapolis)Climate Champions (St Louis Park)

Grand challenge in this episode: The Urban Heat Island Effect About the Challenge The purpose of this project is to leverage a preexisting online professional development resource and its large following of SBA educators to create a more effective model of professional development where teachers engage in immersive experiences in agriculture, capture those experiences via the formats already used by Owl Pellets, and share them with their peers to develop an ever-growing community of practice around grand agricultural challenges founds within teachers' local communities and FANH careers. One of the primary goals of this project is to re-engage SBA educators in the challenges, technology, and work of their local agricultural community – making grand challenges local. Visit the Teach Grand Challenges website. About the Guest Ashlee Gardner was born and raised in the great state of Texas, where she currently resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She earned a Master of Science in Biology from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Tyler.  She is a former high school agriculture science teacher with Dallas ISD, where her school focused on urban agriculture and environmental sustainability. She is now a healthy living research specialist with the Institute of Advancing Health through Agriculture at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center in Dallas.   Her research interests include project-based learning and informal STEM learning. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and trying new foods!

Understand Arizona's climate and its potential dangers with this episode's guest, Dr. Erinanne Saffell. Dr. Saffell is Arizona's State Climatologist and she breaks down our state's diverse climate and the role elevation change plays in our weather, as well as factors like the urban heat island effect and practical measures homeowners in Arizona's low-elevation metro areas can take to temper it on their own property.Dr. Saffell also gives insight into what kind of summer Arizonans can expect and how to prepare and be safe in the heat, monsoons, and fire season. If you enjoy hearing about the fascinating work Dr. Saffell does for the Arizona State Climate Office, check out these ways to get involved:Follow the Arizona State Climate Office on TwitterSign up for monthly webinars (3rd Thursday every month from 10-10:30 a.m.) and new reports from the AZ State Climate Office and State ClimatologistContact AZClimate@asu.edu to volunteer by measuring evaporation at the Weather Station in TempeBe a citizen scientist by reporting precipitation with CoCoRaHS (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow network). Get a backyard rain gauge and easy training at cocorahs.orgBrush up on wildfire awareness at azstateparks.com/fire-safetyAbout Dr. Erinanne SaffellDr. Erinanne Saffell received her BS, MA, and PhD degrees in Geography and Climatology from Arizona State University. Her main research interests are extreme weather events, including flood and drought, as well as impacts of the Urban Heat Island. Dr. Saffell is a Senior Global Futures Scientist with the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory and an Associate Teaching Professor at ASU.The Arizona State Climatologist serves the people and state of Arizona through an executive appointment funded by Arizona State University, the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, and the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory.Dr. Saffell is Director of the Arizona State Climate Office, which is the recognized State Climate office for the State of Arizona (ARSCO). A focus of the State Climate Office is to evaluate and synthesize climate data and scientific research to provide context and relevancy about the climate of Arizona.

FWF Ph.D. Candidate Jillian Gorrell is working on GIS research of urban heat island effects in Tennessee. Urban heat islands refer to when cities get much warmer than surrounding areas, especially in the summer. She talks about her current research and next steps.

RC is still feeling the effects of the Halloween shiny, reflective Foil Brother, so he discovers the differences between tin and aluminum. With clarity returned and napping mastered, he reviews the factors behind the phenomenon of the Urban Heat Island Effect, and relates how charts of heat waves in the US can be deceptive by manipulating data and wording descriptions that leave the actual point of the graphs unclear. Other more direct graphs blatantly show how comparably low current concentrations of CO2 are and how global temperatures were much higher than they have been the last five million years during the onset and cycling of ice ages. What is proposed as the optimum temperature that we should be striving toward? And what is being proposed as solutions to manage that temperature, that may leave us hamstrung in the face of natural climate change? 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In part one of "No urban legend", Marc and Adesh explore a recently published Review that looks at the health impacts from urban air pollution and the urban heat island effect. This Review, titled “Urban Air Pollution, Urban Heat Island and Human Health: A Review of the Literature”, was published in the journal Sustainability, in July 2022. The authors also looked at some innovative urban planning and technological solutions that might improve the health of people living in urban environments, as well as mitigative strategies to tackle the urban heat island effect. Article: Piracha A, Chaudhary MT. Urban Air Pollution, Urban Heat Island and Human Health: A Review of the Literature. Sustainability. 2022; 14(15):9234. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14159234 Hosts: Marc Futernick, Adesh Sundaresan

Episode 38: In the U.S., heat waves harm more people than all other meteorological hazards combined. Cities have a lot of buildings, concrete, and anthropogenic heat being produced, which can help trap heat near the city's surface. This creates Urban Heat Island effect, where cities tend to be hotter than surrounding rural areas that have more green space and trees. The effect is intensified as cities grow and in areas with little vegetation. This month we welcome back Kendra Abkowitz, Chief Sustainability & Resilience Officer for Metro Nashville. We are also joined by Jennifer First, Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Both of our guests are principal investigators for the Urban Heat Island Mapping research that took place earlier this summer. This episode highlights interesting ideas and potential solutions for a problem that most people didn't realize that we have. More information can be found through these links: Nashville - Knoxville

Some bold claims are made about many technologies and their potential abilities to combat or adapt to climate change. This week we discuss one that claims to reduce the urban heat island effect. Does it hold up?The Enthusiasm ProjectDeep dives exploring the world of what it means to be an independent creator.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Data show businesses run by people of color often have a harder time getting loans. We'll hear about a fund that aims to help BIPOC companies in Tucson. Plus, are urban heat islands turning heat into a disease that needs to be cured? That and more on The Show.

Sustainable Futures is joined by Dr. Brad Bass to explore one of the most direct manifestations of climate change, the urban heat island - what it is, how it works, and what can be done about it.

Professor Rohinton Emmanuel, Director of the BEAM Centre at GCU, joins the Common Good Podcast to talk about the phenomenon of urban heat islands and their contribution to the climate emergency. Professor Emmanuel explains how urban heat islands develop in our city centres, why some neighbourhoods in the same city are hotter than others, and how we can mitigate against this phenomenon. He also reflects on a career in academia that has seen him travel the world.

This month's episode, Heat Risk, explores the risk of heat exposure in Phoenix, AZ but has relevance across the globe with the current heat waves being experienced. Dr. Alysha Helmrich interviews Dr. Yuliya Dzyuban and Adora Shortridge about their recent studies on heat risk in Phoenix, and she discusses the Phoenix Office of Heat Response and Mitigation with the director, Dr. David Hondula.LinksYuliya's Paper: Evidence of alliesthesia during a neighborhood thermal walk in a hot and dry cityAdora's Paper: HeatReady schools: A novel approach to enhance adaptive capacity to heat through school community experiences, risks, and perceptionsHeatReady Schools websiteConnect with our guests:Dr. Yuliya Dzyuban: @DrDzyuAdora Shortridge: https://www.ascendwithadora.com/Dr. David Hondula: @ASUHondula City of Phoenix Office of Heat Response and Mitigation: @HeatReadyPHX ---If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, e-mail us at futurecitiespodcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @FutureCitiesPod. Learn more about the NATURA project at natura-net.org.

The Summer of 2022 is already the second hottest summer in Nashville on record. And it's not over yet. Urban areas like Nashville experience a phenomenon known as the Urban Heat Island Effect, which means temperatures are higher in the city than in surrounding rural areas. Vulnerable residents, such as children and the elderly, are at risk for heat illness when temperatures rise. Hot days aren't just a nuisance. They're dangerous. While it's not always talked about, there are more heat-related deaths in the United States than deaths from floods, tornadoes, lightning, hurricanes, and blizzards combined. The hottest parts of the city are areas that lack trees and green spaces, which naturally cool us down. Nashville is one of 14 cities in the US participating in an urban heat mapping campaign this summer. Community scientists from across Nashville will have the opportunity to participate in the campaign to map hot spots across the city by driving pre-determined routes with sensors attached to their cars. The data will show the warmest and coolest spots in our city to help inform heat mitigation efforts by city public health and environmental officials, nonprofits, urban planners, urban foresters, and researchers. More information available on our blog: https://cumberlandrivercompact.org/2022/07/26/urban-heat-nashville/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecompact/message

Government officials and scientists had high hopes for Landsat when the first experimental satellite launched July 23, 1972. Those hopes were soon realized when imagery came back depicting features never before seen. Since then, an archive of imagery surpassing 10 million scenes has amassed at EROS, collected from eight different Landsat satellites. Agencies, scientists, researchers, and data analysts use Landsat in a variety of ways to learn more about our planet, preserve its resources, and benefit its people. On this episode of Eyes on Earth, we spotlight how several guests from past Eyes on Earth episodes value the Landsat imagery and archive, from forests and fires to lakes and cities.

Government officials and scientists had high hopes for Landsat when the first experimental satellite launched July 23, 1972. Those hopes were soon realized when imagery came back depicting features never before seen. Since then, an archive of imagery surpassing 10 million scenes has amassed at EROS, collected from eight different Landsat satellites. Agencies, scientists, researchers, and data analysts use Landsat in a variety of ways to learn more about our planet, preserve its resources, and benefit its people. On this episode of Eyes on Earth, we spotlight how several guests from past Eyes on Earth episodes value the Landsat imagery and archive, from forests and fires to lakes and cities.

We're on a mid-summer break, and are re-releasing the Tempe AZ episode from a few months ago, in recognition of the extreme heat being seen in many parts of the US. We'll be back with new content next week.Extreme heat is now commonplace in Tempe, with 100 days per year over 100 degrees Fahrenheit and 30 days a year over 110. And those numbers are increasing. We interview Dr. Braden Kay, Tempe's Director of Sustainability, to learn how Tempe's is adapting while trying to change its built environment to reduce the urban heat island effect.ResourcesClimate Action PlanClimate Action Plan Update2020 Sustainability and Resilience Annual ReportEnVision TempeSustainable Tempe websiteNPR report on Tempe resilience hubs

Boulder, CO Launches “Cool Boulder” Natural Climate Solution Campaign, NOAA to Map Heat Inequities in 14 U.S. Locales, More NOAA Urban Heat Island Mapping Stuff, Listeners' Call to Action!

We don't need a scientist to tell us that city streets catch and hold heat. Anyone who's walked barefoot from a parking lot to a beach can tell you that. What scientists can help us understand, particularly scientists who work with spaceborne, remotely sensed data, is just how big a difference there is between cities and the countryside. That gap is sometimes referred to as the urban heat island effect. At the height of summer, heat disparities can have a large impact on at risk human populations. On this episode of Eyes on Earth, we hear from a remote sensing scientist and a sustainability coordinator for the city of Los Angeles who teamed up to study the impact of cool pavement coating as an urban heat mitigation strategy.

We don't need a scientist to tell us that city streets catch and hold heat. Anyone who's walked barefoot from a parking lot to a beach can tell you that. What scientists can help us understand, particularly scientists who work with spaceborne, remotely sensed data, is just how big a difference there is between cities and the countryside. That gap is sometimes referred to as the urban heat island effect. At the height of summer, heat disparities can have a large impact on at risk human populations. On this episode of Eyes on Earth, we hear from a remote sensing scientist and a sustainability coordinator for the city of Los Angeles who teamed up to study the impact of cool pavement coating as an urban heat mitigation strategy.

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An intensive effort is underway to lower temperatures on one of the hottest blocks in Massachusetts. The Cool Block pilot includes 47 new trees. Dark pavement will become gray or white. Local environmentalists and the city aim to install a white roof on the largest building and turn a vacant lot into a park.

In this episode of “Heating Up,” the Sun's Arleigh Rodgers speaks with UNLV professors Chris Kearney, chair of the Department of Psychology, and Christopher Stream, director of the School of Public Policy and Leadership, about the impact of the heat island effect.

Extreme heat is now commonplace in Tempe, with 100 days per year over 100 degrees Fahrenheit and 30 days a year over 110. And those numbers are increasing. We interview Dr. Braden Kay, Tempe's Director of Sustainability, to learn how Tempe's is adapting while trying to change its built environment to reduce the urban heat island effect.ResourcesClimate Action Plan Climate Action Plan Update2020 Sustainability and Resilience Annual ReportEnVision TempeSustainable Tempe websiteNPR report on Tempe resilience hubs

Episode 174: Clara Amado Vega (https://www.linkedin.com/in/claraamadovega/) trained as an architect and urbanist in Spain and worked for five years internationally before studying for her masters degree in Governance of Sustainability at Leiden University. In that program, she focused on creating more biodiverse and sustainable cities and wrote a thesis on the vulnerability of Dutch cities and citizens to impacts of the Urban Heat Island effect. Going forward, she wants to focus on evidence-based policy development, enabling change in the sustainability field, and bridging the gap between science, technical experts and policymakers. Her thesis https://ssrn.com/abstract=4049664 Why we're failing to stop climate chaos https://one-handed-economist.com/?p=2848

Florida is known for being hot in the summer, but Florida cities are even hotter. Energy from the sun gets absorbed by buildings and paved areas (like roads) which makes the whole urban area significantly hotter than natural areas. This is a phenomenon known as an urban heat island. Today we are going to explore urban heat islands and their associated impacts on our natural world. Learn more: Climate Kids - https://climatekids.nasa.gov/heat-islands/ Learn About Heat Islands - https://www.epa.gov/heatislands/learn-about-heat-islands Planting Trees for Energy Savings - https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/landscaping-for-specific-sites/planting-trees-for-energy-savings.html Public health benefits of urban trees: https://www.nature.org/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/documents/Public_Health_Benefits_Urban_Trees_FINAL.pdf How You Can Help: Plant a tree – Planting trees that shade west and east-facing walls will help to keep your house cool during summer, but make sure to do your research so you plant the right tree in the right place. Find your local Extension office here: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/ OR read information on planting trees: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf%5CEP%5CEP31400.pdf Support green infrastructure - Let your city or town know that you value a greener city. Talk to commissioners, speak at meetings, and let your thoughts be heard! You can learn more about green infrastructure and its potential impact on your local built environment, HERE: https://soils.ifas.ufl.edu/extension/videos/low-impact-development/ OR http://www.pinellascounty.org/publicworks/pdf/green-infrastructure.pdf Encourage neighbors, family, friends, and local governments to keep current trees intact - Large, mature trees provide significant pollution removal among many other ecosystem services including mental and physical health benefits. Sources for this Episode: Air Pollution Removal and Temperature Reductions by Gainesville's Urban Forest - https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/FR/FR27800.pdf T. Chakraborty, X. Lee, "A simplified urban-extent algorithm to characterize surface urban heat islands on a global scale and examine vegetation control on their spatiotemporal variability", International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation. 74, 269-280, 2019. Volatile trees - https://earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/sensing-our-planet/volatile-trees If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend who might enjoy learning about Florida's natural areas and the wild things that live here! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/naturallyflorida/message

A key factor which separates concrete segmental paving from other pavement types is that it combines both structural adequacy and serviceability into a surface with limitless aesthetic potential, offering a range of appearances from varied colours, patterns and textures.   To learn more about these wonderful building materials listen to this episode!   In this episode your host, Elizabeth McIntyre and Structural Engineer Michael Koungras talk about: Defining segmental pavers; The top benefits when using this building material; The importance of maintenance when using segmental paving in your designs; The reusability aspects of these units; The City of Unley and how this South Australian Council expertly uses+ pavers; Some insight into Urban Heat Island effect and how this relates to pavements; and much more..   This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts.   Mentioned in this episode: Concrete Masonry Association of Australia Paving Manuals DesignPave Software CMAA case studies     Social & Links Follow @cmaaaus on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook

Suburbs in Sydney could become urban heat islands this summer with new data revealing several areas have tree cover below 10%. With urban development more about roads, houses and commercial construction sites, there has been little space left for trees, causing a reduced population over time. Luke Grant talks to Western Sydney University Urban Planning Professor Sebastian Pfautsh about the issues that lay ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi #smartcommunity friends. In this jam-packed episode of the Smart Community Podcast I have a great conversation with Dr. Kelly Turner, an assistant professor of urban planning at UCLA. Kelly begins by telling us about her current role and affiliations, her interesting and diverse background starting in politics, how her passion for research then led her to a PhD in Geography and Kelly tells us what a Smart Community is to her and how her current work fits into the Smart Communities space.Kelly then dives into the urban heat island effect and discusses some of the factors that contribute to heat retention in cities. She talks about how communities can make ‘cooler' decisions and what factors contribute to reducing heat, we talk about the need to flip the script on heat retention issues, have better accountability and better ways to measure these issues to drive change. Kelly then tells us about cool paint and some examples of how it can reduce surface temperatures in cities, before we discuss the pros and cons of technology and the second order impacts associated. Kelly then shares some examples of how communities in the US are working towards more heat resilient cities, how some communities are more vulnerable than others, and shares some examples of the data and technology she uses to measure heat.We finish our conversation talking about the emerging trends of innovative and inventive ways to deal with and mitigate heat, and make cities more palatable. As always, we hope you enjoyed this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!Find the full show notes at: www.mysmart.communityConnect with Kelly via Twitter, Instagram or the UCLA Website Connect with me via email: hello@mysmart.communityConnect with My Smart Community via LinkedIn or Twitter and watch on YouTubeThe Smart Community Podcast is produced by Perk Digital.

Did you know that heatwaves kill more people than all the other weather-caused fatalities (like from cyclones, floods etc) put together? Cities around the world are getting baking hot. Extreme heat gets a lot worse when you live in the city, because of all the concrete and asphalt and it's called an Urban Heat Island. In this episode, I speak with the very fun and enthusiastic Jeremy Hoffman Ph.D. from the Science Museum of Virginia about a study he conducted that involved getting volunteer drivers and cyclists to ride around the city in Summer wearing a thermometer. What he got was a map of Virginia's urban heat island. We talk about the frightening dangers of urban heat islands, but also the exciting opportunity we have to use heat data to catalyze a massive revolution in urban greening. The cities of the future are ours to invent. We can all get to work to plant more urban trees, install more green roofs, and turn old car parks into gardens, and really change the world with easy practical contributions to the built environment. Sign up to join the live group calls at katiepatrick.com/fitbit. Follow Jeremy Hoffman Twitter @jer_science jeremyscotthoffman.com How to Save the World is a Podcast About the Psychology of What Gets People To Take On Sustainable Behavior and Climate Action. Environmental engineer, designer, and author, Katie Patrick, hunts down the latest behavioral science literature from top universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford to unearth the evidence-based teachings you can use to get magnitudes more people to adopt your environmental campaign, program, or product. Sign up for Katie's free behavior and gamification design course at katiepatrick.com Get a copy of How to Save the World on Amazon This podcast is supported by our friends at Earth Hacks who run environmental hackathons, Conservation X Labs who promote community-driven open tech development for conservation, and Climate Designers - a network of designers who use their creative skills for climate action. You might enjoy joining their communities and events. Contribute a monthly donation at patreon.com/katiepatrick to help me continue to make these episodes possible. Thank you to Jordan, Nader, Mike, Gary, Alex, Ben, Dee, and Ian for contributing! Xx Follow on Twitter @katiepatrick, Instagram @katiepatrickhello, and LinkedIn

The new Elephant Unleashed: more concise, provocative stories with insights, inspiration, and opportunities for you to get involved personally and in your community.  SHOW NOTES1. It has been a true phenomenon - a profusion of wildlife repopulating their former habitats thanks to our friend ‘Rona. Many find this charming, but it sends an important message too. This is an unprecedented chance to give back some of the wild spaces and better yet, to recognize our place among the multitudes of creatures we share the Earth with.  2. The virus has shown us that we not only have to deal with the pandemic, but it's complications with other disasters. Corona and flooding. COVID and hurricanes. We often think of eco-disasters as one-off events, but experts are telling us that we could easily experience three, four, or even more climatic catastrophes at the same time. It' entirely up to us if we want to avoid these eco-holocausts.  3. The Urban-Heat Island effect has long been known. Cities are often several degrees warmer than surrounding areas. Even within the same city temperatures can vary radically. This is contributing to another unwanted event: our nighttime temperatures are warming much faster than daytime temps. We offer opportunities for you to help your city stem this rising temperature tide. 

Date: Tuesday 19 November 2019 Speakers: Andrew MacLachlan Teaching Fellow at Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA), UCL About the lecture: Urban areas are expected to triple by 2030 to accommodate 60% of the global population. Anthropogenic landscape modifications expand coverage of impervious surfaces inducing the Urban Heat Island effect; a critical 21st century challenge associated with increased economic expenditure, energy consumption and adverse health impacts. Yet omission of UHI measures from global climate models and planning guidance precludes effective sustainable development. We present a data-driven planning process for urban monitoring and heat mitigation that will enhance the future sustainability of our cities to align with current global development agendas. Free to attend, live stream or watch online More info : http://events.ucl.ac.uk/lhl Join the conversation on Twitter at #UCLMinds

Today's episode was about the atmosphere, and the essential effects that climate change has on the outermost part of Earth. We also discussed Urban Heat Islands (UHI) and how they are changing your weather in the city. Links: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/urban-heat-island/ https://scied.ucar.edu/atmosphere-layers

“How (d)are you!” หลายคนอาจคุ้นกับประโยคสะเทือนโลกจากเกรต้า เป็นสุนทรพจน์ที่นำมาสู่การตั้งคำถามกันทั่วโลกว่า เรากำลังเป็นตัวการทำให้โลกนี้ร้อนอยู่ใช่ไหม แล้วเอาไงกันดีล่ะทีนี้ เสาเสาเสา อีพีนี้เลยอยากชวนคุยกันเรื่องความปรากฎการณ์ความร้อนเหมือนกัน แต่ไม่ได้เป็นมิติที่ใหญ่ระดับ Climate Change แต่สโคปเล็กลงมาหน่อยในระดับเมือง โดยคุยกันเรื่อง "ปรากฏการณ์ความร้อนเมือง" (Urban Heat Island)  ปรากฏการณ์นี้คืออะไร ส่งผลกระทบกับเราแค่ไหน ยิ่งสูงยิ่งหนาว แล้วหน้าหนาวเราไปไหน และใครหนอที่น้องเขา "How dare you" ใส่ เปิดแอร์เย็นๆ แล้วมาฟังกัน (Image by macrovector_official - freepik.com)

“How (d)are you!” หลายคนอาจคุ้นกับประโยคสะเทือนโลกจากเกรต้า เป็นสุนทรพจน์ที่นำมาสู่การตั้งคำถามกันทั่วโลกว่า เรากำลังเป็นตัวการทำให้โลกนี้ร้อนอยู่ใช่ไหม แล้วเอาไงกันดีล่ะทีนี้ เสาเสาเสา อีพีนี้เลยอยากชวนคุยกันเรื่องความปรากฎการณ์ความร้อนเหมือนกัน แต่ไม่ได้เป็นมิติที่ใหญ่ระดับ Climate Change แต่สโคปเล็กลงมาหน่อยในระดับเมือง โดยคุยกันเรื่อง "ปรากฏการณ์ความร้อนเมือง" (Urban Heat Island) ปรากฏการณ์นี้คืออะไร ส่งผลกระทบกับเราแค่ไหน ยิ่งสูงยิ่งหนาว แล้วหน้าหนาวเราไปไหน และใครหนอที่น้องเขา "How dare you" ใส่ เปิดแอร์เย็นๆ แล้วมาฟังกัน (Image by macrovector_official - freepik.com)

Cullen Pope finds out more about The Internet of Things among the trees in that #mostliveablestartupcity Melbourne, Australia. View the images in this podcast https://eattmag.com/cullen-pope-in-the-mostliveablestartupcity/ When I first heard about the idea of emailing trees, I must admit I did think it was a bit odd. The whole idea of wanting to send another email for any reason whatsoever was undoubtedly a bit strange anyway.   I spend a significant amount of my time thinking about how I won't send another email and search through a range of tools that will prevent me from doing so. My number one tool at the moment is using the telephone, an ancient piece of technology traditionally used to convey ideas by voice.   However, at the time of writing this, I'm sure its primary function is now to send and receive emails. I also spend some of my time thinking about how I won't look at another email. I can't read another email, will not drat another email, or even think about another email.   So what do I think of the idea of emailing a tree?. Or emailing anyone or anything voluntarily for any reason does seem quite strange.   Then again, perhaps I could send a tree a small collection of my emails, ones that I've never sent, ones that I've dreamt of writing, the kind of emails you only think about in your wildest dreams.   Or perhaps I could just send one email, one email to rule them all, that summed it all up. Somehow I could email the tree the last email. However, on reflection, I realize that the ultimate email wasn't about me or what I thought about anything; it was all about the trees. Suddenly I'm thinking very, very deeply.   What did I want to say in appreciation to any particular tree or trees within our magnificent city and suddenly I'm speechless.   But then I thought, I do know some of those trees. So I could email them, I have met them before.   When I used to smoke, I'm sure I inhaled my cigars underneath them at some point. I certainly know of at least one tree I have cried under. Then there is a whole collection of trees. I like to walk under in the autumn. There is another group of trees I like to wiz under on my bike, but what are my favorite trees? I began to wonder.   My favorite trees I like the most are the ones I run to when running away from my computer.   Sometimes I run to the gym, but it's painfully obvious that that doesn't happen too frequently. More often than not, I run into the trees. I walk through them, or I sit under them with my scrapbook and my colored pens.   Scribbling away at my latest ideas on automation, podcasting potential processes, education in the 2020's and the many possible pathways taken by artists and entrepreneurs to get where they want to and how I could help at least some of them.   Trees are a defining part of Melbourne.   We live in the world's most liveable city, and our parks, gardens, green spaces and tree-lined streets contribute enormously to this status. Melbourne's urban forest is facing two significant future challenges: climate extremes and urban growth.   One of the things I loved recently was when I ran into the trees after a massive storm.   I noticed the banks of the river, and I could see how much rain we had recently; the rising water had flooded the river suddenly risen up the banks reaching the trees further up. How refreshing that must have been for those trees to get all that dust washed from the leaves. Dead limbs were blown away in the ferocity of the wind, and the roots washed by the warm water of the summer storm.   Then there are the trees that I like just to watch and see the wind gently blowing through the branches and leaves for some reason. I have always enjoyed that, and I have always found it to be relaxing. I'm not even sure why.   Perhaps when I am not looking at the computer screen, or I am outside not connected to a device: I'm not plugged in I'm not sending Not receiving Not producing Not consuming Posting or creating   I'm not even having a timeout,   I'm just hanging out,   Just enjoying my time with the trees,   I am suddenly just being as the tree is, just being.   The first time I ever heard of anybody emailing trees was in a meet up put together by Charlie Woolford for MUDM on urban design, and I must confess I didn't know what I was walking into. It just looked like fun, and it involved landscaping, and so you can now tell that I never entirely read the full details of some emails.   So I signed up and arrived late as usual to the meetup.   To be greeted by a room filled with smiling and enthusiastic faces and the remaining pizza and a cold beer at the Collective Campus.   Yvonne Lynch was presenting a part of the City of Melbourne's urban forestry strategy document, which aims to make a great city greener. While giving it a solid sustainable foundation for the future communities of Melbourne. Yvonne was also joined by Urban Forester Tania MacLeod and Consulting Arborist Matt Sauvarin.   Melbourne, was in view at our latest Canopy Green Roof Forum event.   The 66-page document gives a fantastic outline of the principles and strategies, including case studies along with some of the issues and challenges that arise in the urban forest.   Heat islands are just one of the challenges to contend with, and other principal strategies include, Reducing the urban heat island effect Creating healthy ecosystems Positioning Melbourne as a leader open urban forestry   The mayor said recently, "We often think of the trees as the lungs of our city, but they ought also in some ways are our heart and soul."   Heat the biggest killer.   With heat as the biggest natural killer in Australia on a hot day, and the city can be up to seven degrees warmer than the surrounding countryside. At this time, the most recent reports are that Australian heatwaves are becoming hotter and longer. They are occurring more often and starting earlier in the season.   The effects of this are compounded in the city. And have led to a compelling and urgent need to cool the city and to protect vulnerable populations.   Part of the Urban Forest Strategy program's goals includes cooling the city by 4°C using green infrastructure to mitigate the predicted future increases in hot weather and the Urban Heat Island effect. Reducing the landscape's vulnerability to drought by increasing the city's stormwater harvesting capacity. Other goals also include providing a visualization of the life expectancy of the city's trees. This allows for tree populations in decline to be identified and for long-term responses to be developed. Cullen Pope, Cullen Pope in the #mostliveablestartupcity talking trees and IoT   The City of Melbourne runs an email a tree service through their Urban Forest Visual website: http://melbourneurbanforestvisual.com.au/ The interactive website allows people to learn about our urban forest and join the conversation about how the city manages its trees. Councillor Arron Wood recently stated, “An unintended but positive consequence was that instead of reporting problems with trees, people began writing letters about how much they love individual trees in the city.” Interesting facts include damage to older trees can occur, for example, if a truck reversing into a tree causes branches to break. Cullen Pope, Cullen Pope in the #mostliveablestartupcity, talking trees and IoT A healthy tree supporting one of the city's many and varied sporting groups The emails now show Melburnians know and understand the importance of the trees in reducing heat in the city. For example, one email came in from workers who watered a tree outside the State Library so that the tree survived the drought. The email service began in May 2013, and the Urban Forest team receives several emails a week about the individual health of trees within the city, and there is no cost for the email initiative. Councillor Arron Wood also said, “While there are other cities that map their tree populations, as far as we are aware, we are the only city to provide a visualization of the life expectancy of our trees. This allows for tree population decline to be identified and for long-term responses to be developed.” The #mostliveablestartupcity talking trees and IoT Biodiversity a key part of the new inner-city plantings. THE URBAN FOREST VISUALISATION Was a response to a series of community engagement where several people had asked for the council to share their forest maps. The team felt that an online interactive map which visualized the data in a creative and interesting manner was an ideal way in which to share the data with the public. In case you're wondering what kind of email I plan to send the tree or the trees in the City of Melbourne, there is no need you have just read it, this article is the email I am sending, then again you could write your own by visiting the website above. Cullen Pope Editor EATT Magazine Travel Podcast EATT Magazine Travel Cullen Pope in the #mostliveablestartupcity on talking to the trees in Melbourne and The Internet of Things supports #mostliveablestartupcity #mostliveablestartupcity is an initiative by Melbourne Silicon Beach and supported by Silicon beach Radio Thank you for joining us on our journey through Melbourne and feel free to join us in podcast number 37: https://eattmag.com/the-travel-podcast/ where we arrive in Tasmania looking for whiskey and wine. EATT Well, travel often Cullen

Topic:Urban Resilience – heat impacts and cooling centers Guest & Organization:https://infiniteearthradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Cynthia.jpg ()As Environmental Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, Cynthia is tasked with advancing policy goals that align with WE ACT’s Northern Manhattan Climate Action (NMCA) project, which seeks to increase community participation, within and outside of the government and build neighborhood capacity in response to climate change. Prior to working at WE ACT, Cynthia served as a NASA Climate Change Research Fellow, using new technology to enhance understanding of urban climates and better inform policy makers. Cynthia is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and holds an M.S. in Sustainability Management from Columbia University. Resources: https://www.weact.org/ (WE ACT for Environmental Justice) https://www.weact.org/2016/09/climate-action-beat-heat/ (How We Can Use Climate Action Planning to Beat the Heat (WE ACT)) https://www.weact.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Policy-Agenda-2017.pdf (WE ACT’s Policy Campaigns & Initiative: 2017 Agenda) https://grist.org/article/heat-check/ (Heat Check – Extreme heat kills more than a hundred New Yorkers yearly. Here’s how the city’s tackling the problem in a warming world. (By Justine Calma on Jul 11, 2018))  

This week is Dr Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Ray and a returning appearance of Dr Chromo (Jeff).First guest is Dr Jacqui Donohue, research fellow at the Royal Women's Hospital and University of Melbourne. Health Minister Greg Hunt launched the National Action Plan for Endometriosis, a $4.5 million program designed to reduce delays in diagnosis, boost public awareness, and educate people about the often misunderstood disease. The plan aims to find new treatments for the condition that affects 10% of women. Second guest is Stephanie Jacobs MSc, PhD Candidate from the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment at Monash University. Heatwaves are the deadliest natural disaster in Australia and there is a greater risk of death from a heatwave in the city because cities are hotter at night due to the Urban Heat Island effect, where cities hold the heat from the day into the night. Her research looked at how we could hypothetically change the city to reduce temperatures during heatwaves, using a computational weather model on a supercomputer.

TOPICAddressing Climate Change at the Los Angeles County Health Department IN THIS EPISODE[01:26] Introduction of Sergio Avelar and Teresa Perez. [02:06] Teresa gives a description of the CivicSpark program. [02:41] Have the CivicSpark fellows just graduated from college, with a bachelor’s degree? [02:56] Sergio describes the projects he’s been working on. [04:08] Sergio explains what a cool roof is. [04:29] Sergio tells how to make a cool roof. [05:07] Teresa describes the project she’s been working on. [05:51] Teresa gives an example of how the public health impacts of climate change can be reduced. [06:26] Are there health impacts of climate change that are more long term or more chronic? [07:21] Teresa tells about the impact she hopes her work makes. [08:05] Sergio shares the impact he hopes his work makes. [09:31] Sergio describes the collaboration between the City of L.A. and the partner organizations to work on projects. [10:57] Teresa tells about the moment when she decided she wanted to become a CivicSpark fellow. [11:35] Sergio tells about the moment when he decided he wanted to become a CivicSpark fellow. [12:40] Are there a lot of people applying to be CivicSpark fellows? [13:18] Teresa shares what she expects to do after she completes her fellowship. [14:05] Sergio explains what he expects to do after he completes his fellowship. [15:05] Teresa describes how the CivicSpark-fellow experience impacted her and how it will serve her in the future. [15:52] Sergio describes how the CivicSpark-fellow experience impacted him and how it will serve him in the future. [17:13] Teresa shares the advice she’d give to anyone who’s interested in becoming a CivicSpark fellow. [17:46] Sergio shares the advice he’d give to someone who’s interested in becoming a CivicSpark fellow. [18:43] Teresa tells where people can go to learn more about the CivicSpark program. [19:04] Teresa and Sergio share one change that would lead to smarter, more sustainable, and more equitable communities. [19:38] Teresa and Sergio tell the action listeners can take to help build a more equitable and sustainable future. [20:10] Sergio and Teresa share what Los Angeles County Health Department’s efforts to address climate change look like 30 years from now. GUESTS Sergio Avelar is from Los Angeles, CA and has experience working in education, local government, and sustainability. He graduated from the graduating from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies. Teresa Perez is from Whittier, California and graduated from California State University Long Beach with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science and Policy. She is passionate about educating the community in what it means to be sustainable and why it is important to live with an environmentally conscious mind. She is eager to learn about the dynamics in the public sector and how to work with a large number of people to create positive and effective change. ORGANIZATIONCivicSpark is a Governor’s Initiative AmeriCorps program dedicated to building capacity for local governments to address climate change and water management issues in California, administered by the Local Government Commission in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. The mission of CivicSpark is to build capacity for local governments to address climate change and water management needs. Each year, CivicSpark recruits 68 fellows—48 Climate Action Fellows, and 20 Water Action Fellows—who contribute over 65,000 hours to help California communities respond to climate change and water management needs. In collaboration with local government staff, CivicSpark fellows implement a needed climate or water-focused project, while also building long-term capacity to ensure the work is sustained after their service year is completed. Local governments get dedicated project support from a focused team of enthusiastic emerging...

The other day I was visiting the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. Both Elise and I are big fans of the museum, and one big reason is because environmental stewardship is a key element of the Academy, featured prominently throughout.Especially on the roof, which may in fact be the most famous aspect of this extraordinary museum.This is because the Academy has installed a very prominent, very elaborate, and very wonderful green roof.Now please excuse me while I rave for the next few minutes about green roofs.In case you are unfamiliar with green roofs, please do yourself a favor and try to find one nearby to go visit (San Francisco provides an interactive map). We encourage you to dig deeper on the web to learn more about them. They are awesome. And they are essentially just what they sound like.Green roofs are building tops featuring vegetation that is typically integrated into the physical infrastructure of the roofing. Several American cities have gained prominence for their leadership in promoting green roofs; Chicago was long considered a leader, installing a green roof on its city hall. However, Washington DC has now claimed the top spot, in total roof square footage, through a recent green roof building boom.Allow me to enumerate some of their benefits:- They can provide much needed habitat, especially in dense cities, for a variety of species, particularly migratory birds and native flora and fauna- They act as green stormwater infrastructure, helping slow (and filter) rain runoff and reducing the strain on sewers by capturing a portion of rain that falls on them- They help save building owners and occupants money in a number of ways, by lengthening the life of the roof, providing insulation from extreme heat or cold (and reducing cooling and heating costs), increasing the marketability of the building and the real estate surrounding it, and potentially reducing fees or building review time according to local regulations- They reduce the Urban Heat Island effect, a city phenomenon which causes temperatures in cities to be hotter than average, by replacing the dark and heat-absorbant surface typical of most roofs with vegetation and through the effects of evaporation and dew collection- They can serve as much-needed space to garden and grow food, becoming components of urban agriculture (don't even get me started on this--another topic for another day!)- They help clean the air, by absorbing carbon dioxide and noxious gases as well as filtering smaller dust particles and airborne pollutants- They provide additional amenity space, can serve as educational forums, help suppress fire, and even reduce electromagnetic radiation!- And they are gorgeous! (Don't underestimate biophilia!)Green roofs always send a shiver of inspiration through me. And as you can tell, they tie into a number of other ecological topics. Providing an excellent segue into our next (several) blog posts...

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This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: a look at how urban heat islands will alter under climate change, and how these changes might affect your health, as well as our railways, roads and energy supplies. Also: why Europe's oldest cave art might not have been painted by humans at all.

This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: a look at how urban heat islands will alter under climate change, and how these changes might affect your health, as well as our railways, roads and energy supplies. Also: why Europe's oldest cave art might not have been painted by humans at all. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: a look at how urban heat islands will alter under climate change, and how these changes might affect your health, as well as our railways, roads and energy supplies. Also: why Europe's oldest cave art might not have been painted by humans at all. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Environmentalism and climate change are hot topics; yet they’re still often imagined as the territory of scientists, expert activists, and those who can afford to be environmentally conscious. We discover two people who are transforming the ecology of their immediate worlds: biologist Calvin DeWitt in Dunn, Wisconsin and Majora Carter in New York’s South Bronx. See more at onbeing.org/program/discovering-where-we-live-reimagining-environmentalism/87

Environmentalism and climate change are hot topics; yet they’re still often imagined as the territory of scientists, expert activists, and those who can afford to be environmentally conscious. We discover two people who are transforming the ecology of their immediate worlds in Dunn, Wisconsin and New York’s South Bronx.

Environmentalism and climate change are hot topics; yet they’re still often imagined as the territory of scientists, expert activists, and those who can afford to be environmentally conscious. We discover two people who are transforming the ecology of their immediate worlds: biologist Calvin DeWitt in Dunn, Wisconsin and Majora Carter in New York’s South Bronx. See more at onbeing.org/program/discovering-where-we-live-reimagining-environmentalism/87