Degree programme: stopping heat deaths
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Confronting Extreme Heat: Risks and Responses
This chapter explores the increasing severity of heatwaves and their dire impacts on vulnerable populations, linking climate change to rising mortality rates. It emphasizes the necessity for targeted policy interventions and comprehensive plans that prioritize the needs of marginalized communities. Highlighting examples from cities like Mumbai and Arizona, the discussion points to the crucial role of access to cooling technologies and sustainable energy in mitigating heat-related risks.
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