Barcelona bets on 'ombrology' to adapt cities to warming

Researchers from the Open University of Catalonia are developing 'ombrology' to combat heat.

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The collective proposes rethinking urban planning to prioritize shade over sunlight.

Their approach aims to make cities more livable amid climate change.

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Auto-synthesis from 2 media sources · identified on August 8, 2026