New York’s Heat Wave Is Brutal. In This Neighborhood, It’s Even Worse.

"Urban Heat Islands: A Deadly Reality for Vulnerable Neighborhoods" As cities around the world continue to grow and urbanize, a growing number of residents are facing a deadly threat: extreme heat. In many metropolitan areas, certain neighborhoods are particularly vulnerable to the effects of heat, with few trees to provide shade, limited access to air conditioning, and little protection from the sweltering sun. The consequences are stark: residents in these "heat-vulnerable" areas are not only more likely to suffer from heat-related illnesses, but they are also at a higher risk of dying from heat-related causes. With temperatures continuing to rise due to climate change, the need for effective solutions to address this issue has never been more pressing.

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.