Cities in the Global South are more exposed to extreme heat because they lack cooling green spaces, new research shows.
Cities in the Global South are more exposed to extreme heat because they lack cooling green spaces, new research shows.
The study found that Global South cities have just 70% of the “cooling capacity” provided by urban greenery in the Global North.
With temperatures rising, combined with the “urban heat island” effects that make cities hotter than rural areas, heat-related illness and death in cities are becoming more common.
Urban green spaces can help reduce this risk, cooling down outdoor environments and providing vital refuges.
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