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In recent years, numerous cities across the world have shown interest in AI approaches to help with achieving carbon neutrality. There is a need for city policy makers and researchers to get overarching guidance or receive an overview of potential application areas and approaches. Currently, however, there is no comprehensive analysis of the existing body […]

Assessing the effectiveness of climate adaptation action is the focus of intense debates across scientific and policy arenas. Measurement is essential for effective adaptation management and operation, and indicators and metrics (I&M) are claimed to have a pivotal role. Surprisingly, there are, however, no systematic efforts so far to understand the progress of science in […]

Shade provides thermal comfort, reduces urban heat islands, prevents heat-related illness and death, and, when provided by tree canopy, extends co-benefits to the environment. Despite its importance, many outdoor public spaces lack adequate or even any shade, and it is inequitably distributed. The scarcity of shade is exacerbated by the design and implementation challenges of […]