Northwestern University Study Reveals Worsening Thermal Discomfort in Subway Systems
March 12, 2026
March 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSjou) -- Subway riders in major metropolitan areas are experiencing increasingly uncomfortable and dangerous heat levels while traveling underground. Northwestern University researchers analyzed 85,000 social media posts and reviews from New York, Boston, and London to identify patterns in thermal discomfort. The findings, published in Nature Cities, indicate that as surface temperatures rise, complaints from commuters increase.
The research team, led by Gior . . .
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