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Lead pollution in ancient Rome was so high that it dropped the population’s IQ by around 3 points, if not more. Elites were exposed to lead through water pipes, cooking pots, bath tubs ...

In combination, these four drivers of the urban heat island effect can raise urban temperatures by 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit (5.6 to 11 degrees Celsius) on a hot summer afternoon – a significant, ...

Ancient Rome had ways to counter the urban heat island effect – how history’s lessons apply to cities today Published: August 19, 2024 8:24am EDT Brian Stone Jr. , Georgia Institute of Technology ...