blog posts New modeling shows greater likelihood of extreme heat events in urban areas Jun 22, 2021 9:30 am by The Grainger College of EngineeringResearch Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Urban heat waves can be devastating; a 1995 heat wave in Chicago caused more than 1,000 deaths. Last year’s heat wave on the west coast caused wildfires. But if cities fully understand their risk, they can prepare better. Share on Facebook Tweet Email