"Urban Heat Island Effect Exposes Vulnerable Neighborhoods to Deadly Temperatures. As cities around the world continue to grapple with the challenges of climate change, a disturbing trend is emerging: low-income neighborhoods with limited access to green spaces and cooling resources are disproportionately affected by scorching heatwaves. In these "heat-vulnerable" areas, residents often face a deadly combination of sweltering temperatures, scarce shade, and inadequate air-conditioning, putting them at a higher risk of heat-related illnesses and even death. As temperatures soar, the need for targeted solutions to mitigate the urban heat island effect 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.
