environment
London tube stations reach extreme temperatures
Researchers have recorded temperatures as high as 42 Celsius in London Underground stations amid rising global heat. Jonathan Paul, a scientist at Royal Holloway, University of London, measures these conditions using a thermometer-equipped smartphone. Underground commuters face stifling heat with no easy escape.
Rainfall floods canceled mega-airport site in Mexico
The site of Mexico's canceled New Mexico City International Airport has been transformed into the Lake Texcoco Ecological Park, but recent rainfall has buried parts of the unfinished structure. Opened two years ago, the park spans 55 square miles and ranks among the world's largest urban green spaces. Despite its environmental promise, the area faces ongoing challenges from accessibility issues and land disputes.
New report finds climate efforts progressing too slowly
A coalition of climate groups has released a report indicating that efforts to combat climate change are advancing too slowly across key metrics. In some areas, progress is even regressing.