Combating Extreme Heat in Urban Areas

This chapter examines the severe impacts of extreme heat, particularly focusing on high humidity and urban infrastructure challenges in vulnerable communities. It highlights successful initiatives in Maricopa County aimed at reducing heat-related deaths, including the establishment of cooling centers and the importance of greening urban landscapes. The discussion emphasizes the need for systemic change to address the root causes of rising temperatures, tying in the role of fossil fuel emissions in exacerbating heat risks.