‘We feel like the peasants’: women and low-income families bear brunt of heatwave
Summary
Western Europe is experiencing its worst heatwave ever, made worse by climate change. Low-income families and women suffer the most because cities lack enough green spaces and ways to cool down, making daily life very hard for them.Key Facts
- The heatwave in western Europe is the hottest ever recorded.
- Poorer neighborhoods have fewer trees and green areas, so they get hotter.
- Trees and grass can reduce surface temperatures by up to 19-24 degrees Celsius.
- Many schools closed due to the heat, forcing parents to care for children at home or work.
- Families without extra help struggle with childcare and education during the heatwave.
- High costs of air conditioning and fans make staying cool difficult for low-income families.
- Some parents face tough choices between caring for children and managing their own health conditions.
- Experts say heatwaves like this will likely become more common because of climate change.
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