Why is it Hotter In Cities? Unpacking the Urban Heat Island Effect

The Hottest Month on Record

July is expected to be the hottest month on record and the heat isn’t letting up. What impact do extreme temperatures have on construction, travel, and utilities? In this week’s Climate Corner, Natalie Ambrosio Preudhomme dives in.

Screening an Industrial Portfolio for Physical Risks

With record-high temperatures and extreme weather becoming more commonplace, understanding climate risk implications on real estate assets and marketplaces is vital. In this week’s Climate Corner, Natalie Ambrosio Preudhomme uses Moody’s Climate on Demand to analyze climate risk exposure in Houston.

New Funding will Accelerate Adoption of Updated Energy Codes

Weather this summer has been extreme, and it doesn’t look like it will let up soon. In this week’s Climate Corner, Natalie Ambrosio Preudhomme looks at the implications of extreme heat on building performance and emissions standards.