As summer temperatures rise, the health risks caused by heat increase. This particularly affects urban areas and cities such as Heidelberg with a high building density and limited green spaces. The heat island effect, which describes the higher temperatures in inner-city areas compared to the surrounding area, leads to an increase in heat-related illnesses, especially among vulnerable population groups such as the elderly, children and people with pre-existing conditions. To counter these consequences of climate change, researchers at Heidelberg University and the Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology (HeiGIT) have developed strategies to protect vulnerable people during periods of hot weather. ...
New ways to adapt to extreme heat in the city
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