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[En] <\/strong><\/p>\n Throughout the URBAG project’s journey, one of our proudest achievements has been the ability to reach audiences far beyond the scientific community. From in-depth newspaper interviews to lively radio discussions, the media interest in our work has been both humbling and encouraging. This media presence is a testament to the growing urgency of urban sustainability. While we cannot list every mention, below is a curated selection of our most impactful appearances in the press and on the radio.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [Cat] <\/strong><\/p>\n Al llarg de la traject\u00f2ria del projecte URBAG, una de les fites de les quals estem m\u00e9s orgullosos \u00e9s la capacitat d’haver arribat a p\u00fablics molt m\u00e9s enll\u00e0 de la comunitat cient\u00edfica. Des d’entrevistes en profunditat a la premsa fins a debats a la r\u00e0dio, l’inter\u00e8s medi\u00e0tic per la nostra recerca ha estat tot un honor i un gran al\u00b7licient. Aquesta pres\u00e8ncia als mitjans \u00e9s testimoni de la creixent urg\u00e8ncia de la sostenibilitat urbana. Tot i que la llista completa \u00e9s molt m\u00e9s llarga, a continuaci\u00f3 us oferim una selecci\u00f3 de les aparicions m\u00e9s destacades a premsa i r\u00e0dio.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n January 2026 – Air Quality &\u00a0 Low Emission Zones <\/strong>– Pollution levels in Sabadell dropped in 2025, prior to the implementation of the Low Emission Zone<\/p>\n We contributed to the public debate regarding the implementation of the Low Emission Zone (ZBE) in Sabadell, specifically analyzing how meteorological stability and weather patterns exacerbate high concentrations of urban pollutants. Featured in: Diari de Sabadell<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n July 2025 – Heat waves & Climate Intensity – <\/strong>By 2100, Barcelona heatwaves could spike by 6\u00b0C<\/p>\n Following the publication of our article “Assessing the Intensity of Heatwaves in a Warming Climate at the Urban Scale: A Case Study of the Metropolitan Area of BarcelonaAssessing<\/a>“, our findings on rising temperatures sparked widespread discussion. Featured in: EuroWeeklyNews<\/a>, 20minutos<\/a>, OndaCero<\/a>, Antena3<\/a>, Rac1<\/a>, Betev\u00e9<\/a>, RTVE<\/a>, Ara<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n May 2025 – CO2 & Ecosystems – <\/strong>Study Reveals Southwest Europe’s Ecosystems Struggle with CO\u2082 Absorption<\/p>\n Dissemination of our research “Heat and Drought Events Alter Biogenic Capacity to Balance CO2 Budget in South-Western Europe<\/a>“. Featured in: La Razon<\/a>, Life Technology<\/a>, CanalSur<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n October 2024 – Urban Agriculture & Waste – <\/strong>Compost produced from organic solid waste could replace 21% of industrial fertilizers in urban agriculture<\/p>\n Highlighting the potential of circular economy in city food systems. Featured in Ecoticias<\/a>, MSN<\/a>, La Vanguardia<\/a>, RTVE – Vida Verda<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n July 2024 – Climate & Sports – <\/strong>Heat threatens the future of the Olympic Games<\/p>\n Discussing the impact of extreme heat events on major outdoor sporting events. Featured in El Salto<\/a>, El Periodico<\/a>, ABC<\/a>, El Espa\u00f1ol<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n May 2024 – Modeling Heat – <\/strong>Models to predict heatwaves in the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona<\/p>\n Exploring predictive models for metropolitan heat islands and temperature regulation. Featured in CREAF<\/a>, Catalunya R\u00e0dio<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n March 2022 – Water Management – <\/strong>Water scarcity and efficiency in distribution<\/p>\n Dissemination session regarding water challenges in urban environments. Hosted by La F\u00e0brica del Sol – Xarxa d’Equipaments Ambientals de Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n September 2021 – Post-COVID Mobility – <\/strong>A take-home message from COVID on air pollution<\/p>\n Discussing how mobility limitations and teleworking during the pandemic offered lessons for reducing urban pollution. Featured in\u00a0R\u00e0dio Sabadell<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n April – May 2021 – Green Infrastructures & Albedo – <\/strong>White roofs and more green areas would mitigate the effects of heat waves in cities<\/p>\n Our study on how painting roofs white could reduce city temperatures by nearly 2.5\u00b0C gained significant traction. Featured in Radio Sabadell<\/a>, La Vanguardia<\/a>, 20 minutos<\/a>, Science Daily<\/a>, Vida Verda<\/a>, Tot Barcelona<\/a>, Radio4.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\nMedia Timeline \/ Crolonologia als Mitjans<\/strong><\/h3>\n