A trend in future automobiles that turns any interior or exterior surface into a display or control center. The goal is to hide physical and touchscreen buttons in order to make the interior as sleek ...

Dallas has launched a partnership with the Smart Surfaces Coalition to combat urban heat. The plan uses reflective roofing, expanded tree plantings, and green infrastructure targeting the city’s ...

A new study shows parts of Charlotte are up to 14 degrees hotter than others just because of the dark roofs, pavement and roadways in the area. A study, conducted by the city and the Smart Surfaces ...

As scorching temperatures grip cities and states across the U.S., Dallas has emerged as one of the municipalities helping spur the adoption of new technology to assist residents in staying cool during ...

Electric vehicles and renewable energy have gotten most of the attention as the city of Charlotte works to fight climate change. Other tactics aren't so visible — like cool roofs and porous pavement, ...

It's happened to anyone with a cell phone -- dropped calls or dead air because suddenly there is no service available. Or worse, the location pin drops on the navigation app. Researchers are looking ...

Like many cities, Baltimore is struggling with rising temperatures, increased flooding and health and economic risks from climate change. And also like in many cities, Baltimore’s already undervalued ...