As summer temperatures rise, so do the associated health risks. This is particularly true in urban areas and cities such as Heidelberg with a density of buildings and limited green spaces. The urban heat island effect, which describes the higher temperatures in inner cities compared to surrounding area, leads to an increase in heat-related illnesses, especially among vulnerable demographics such as the elderly, children and people with pre-existing medical conditions. To counteract 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 of Adapting to Extreme Heat in the City
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