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environment2 years ago•1 min saved

The Silent Hazard Threatening Big Cities

Rising underground temperatures, known as "underground climate change," caused by heat generated from subways and buildings, are posing a silent hazard to major cities like Chicago, New York, and London. The phenomenon, unrelated to atmospheric climate change, can lead to deformation and potential damage to city structures. Data shows that underground heat is spreading and increasing faster than surface temperatures, with temperatures under human-made structures being as much as 77 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than undisturbed underground locations. Mitigation solutions include thermal insulation and capturing excess heat for geothermal energy. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg acknowledges the importance of addressing this issue as part of the administration's climate agenda.

via Newser|

#city-structures #climate-agenda #environment

climate-change2 years ago•2 min saved

The Hidden Threat: Trapped Heat Endangers Buildings Underground

Heat trapped under the surface, known as "underground climate change," is causing cities like Chicago, New York, and London to sink and threatening buildings and infrastructure. This phenomenon is different from atmospheric climate change caused by greenhouse gases and is a result of heat emitted by subways and buildings directly into the ground. The spreading heat causes the ground to deform, leading to cracks in city structures. The Biden administration is focusing on addressing this issue and promoting resilience in underground infrastructure. Mitigation measures such as thermal insulation and capturing excess heat for geothermal energy can help combat this problem.

via NBC News|

#climate-change #heat-trapping #infrastructure

climate-change2 years ago•4 min saved

The Subterranean Threat: Climate Change's Silent Hazard in Major Cities

A new study from Northwestern University suggests that climate change is causing the ground beneath cities to deform and potentially lead to infrastructure damage. The study, which quantifies the effects of underground climate change on civil infrastructure, found that heat is causing the ground to contract and expand, leading to cracks in buildings and foundations. Urban areas are particularly vulnerable to this phenomenon, known as "subsurface heat islands," which can have environmental, public health, and transportation implications. The study highlights the need for infrastructure designs that can withstand temperature variations caused by climate change.

via USA TODAY|

#climate-change #ground-deformation #infrastructure

environment2 years ago•6 min saved

The Subterranean Threat: Climate Change's Silent Impact on Urban Stability

A new study from Northwestern University reveals that the ground beneath downtown Chicago has warmed by an average of 5.6 degrees Fahrenheit since the mid-20th century, primarily due to heat leaking from basements and other underground structures. This increase in temperature has caused the layers of sand, clay, and rock beneath buildings to subside or swell, leading to cracks and defects in walls and foundations. The phenomenon, known as "underground climate change," is not unique to Chicago and is occurring in cities worldwide. The study suggests that improving insulation and utilizing heat-absorbing technologies can help mitigate the issue.

via The New York Times|

#building-foundations #chicago #environment