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In tropical cities, urban heat islands (UHIs) exacerbate an already challenging hot-humid heat burden for residents. UHIs are formed by urban artificial surfaces like concrete and asphalt that retain heat by day and slowly release it at night, never giving cities a chance to cool.
Previously deadlocked talks to curb plastic pollution are restarting. Some who want a strong agreement say they are being excluded.
Starmer might be about to lose power, but LCAW kept UK-China green finance cooperation on a positive trajectory.
South Korea, Vietnam and China highlight climate action as region grapples with rising temperatures and extreme weather.
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