Why air conditioning alone cannot solve the escalating threat of extreme heat
In short: Extreme heat is the deadliest severe weather phenomenon, yet it often lacks the drama of hurricanes or floods. This talk explores why our current reliance on cooling systems is insufficient and outlines a three-part strategy to protect cities from rising global temperatures.
Eleni Myrivili, the chief heat officer for Athens, Greece, argues that we must move beyond individual cooling solutions like air conditioning to address systemic urban heat. The video breaks down a comprehensive three-part plan designed to keep urban environments livable as global temperatures rise rapidly.
The core issue is that extreme heat is frequently overlooked because it is less visually spectacular than other disasters. By shifting the focus toward urban planning and infrastructure, cities can build resilience against a weather phenomenon that poses a significant, yet under-recognized, threat to human safety.
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