Cities and Urbanization

Cities could be 4°C warmer by 2100. Here's how to keep them cool

Australia's gold coast

Heat events pose a significant health risk and can hit people harder in cities. Image: Unsplash/Jordan

Mark Maund
Research Affiliate, School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Newcastle
Kim Maund
Discipline Head – Construction Management, School of Architecture and Built Environment , University of Newcastle
Marcus Jefferies
Senior Lecturer School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Newcastle
SueAnne Ware
Professor and Head of School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Newcastle
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