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Boston's "heat islands" have dangerous impacts. How small changes could help
Sittenfeld has spent the last two decades studying Boston's "urban heat island effect," a phenomenon where certain ...
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Boston on Heat Alert, City Prepares for Soaring Temperatures with Possible Record-Breaking Heat Tomorrow
Boston is facing a heatwave with temperatures potentially breaking records, reaching the 90s today and near 97°F tomorrow.
MBTA warns commuters of delays as extreme heat descends on Mass.
As another bout of sweltering heat is set to hit Massachusetts, the MBTA is alerting riders that the extreme heat could cause ...
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Beat the Heat: 34 Cool Things To Do with Kids on Hot Days in Boston
When the Boston sun cranks up the heat, it’s time to cool things down with our Beat the Heat List! Whether you're splashing ...
Summer sizzle: NYC, Boston among cities eyeing record highs this week
A surge of heat tied to a shifting dome over the Plains will push east late this week, sending temperatures soaring in the ...
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2 ways cities can beat the heat: Which is best, urban trees or cool roofs?
There are some proven steps that cities can take to help cool the air – planting trees that provide shade and moisture, for ...
A heat dome is bringing extreme humidity to New England the next 48 hours. Here’s what to expect.
The blast of heat prompted advisories across much of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and in Southern New Hampshire ...
Heat Dome Spreading Its Reach From The South And Midwest Into The Northeast
The heat index, or how it feels with humidity factored in, will rise into the triple digits for millions as the hot dome of high pressure engulfs the central and eastern states.