"Urban Heat Islands: A Deadly Reality for City Dwellers. A disturbing trend is emerging in cities worldwide, where residents in low-income neighborhoods are disproportionately affected by extreme heatwaves. These "heat-vulnerable" areas often lack the most basic amenities: few trees to provide shade, limited access to air-conditioning, and inadequate infrastructure to mitigate the effects of sweltering temperatures. The consequences are staggering, with a higher risk of death and illness linked to prolonged exposure to heat. As cities grapple with the challenges of climate change, can policymakers find solutions to protect the most vulnerable members of their communities?"
Heat-vulnerable” parts of the city have few trees, little shade and limited access to air-conditioning. And the risk of death is also higher.
