With the doubling of urban population within the next two decades and the disproportionate
growth of megacities, it is critical to explore the synergism between urban heat and pollution …

Cities are particularly vulnerable to extreme weather episodes, which are expected to
increase with climate change. Cities also influence their own local climate, for example …

The Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model is an atmospheric modeling system
designed for both research and numerical weather prediction. WRF is an open-source …

Buildings are responsible for over 40% of total US energy use, of which about 40% is
directly related to the operation of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems …

Abstract Purpose of Review The Urban Heat Island (UHI) is a well-studied phenomenon,
whereby urban areas are generally warmer than surrounding suburban and rural areas. The …

Urban microclimate studies are gaining popularity due to rapid urbanization. Many studies
documented that urban microclimate can affect building energy performance, human …

Abstract The World Urban Database and Access Portal Tools (WUDAPT) is an international
community-based initiative to acquire and disseminate climate relevant data on the physical …

The potential for critical infrastructure failures during extreme weather events is rising. Major
electrical grid failure or “blackout” events in the United States, those with a duration of at …

Infrastructure-based heat reduction strategies can help cities adapt to high temperatures, but
simulations of their cooling potential yield widely varying predictions. We systematically …

With rapid urbanization, population growth and anthropogenic activities, an increasing
number of major cities across the globe are facing severe urban heat islands (UHI). UHI can …