'Architecture, city design a frontline of defense' against heatwaves, expert says
Summary
A heatwave in Europe has caused over 1,300 extra deaths, according to the World Health Organization. An expert from the University of Cambridge says that architecture and city design are important tools to help protect people from extreme heat in a warming world.Key Facts
- Europe experienced a record-breaking heatwave leading to more than 1,300 excess deaths.
- The World Health Organization provided the death toll figure.
- Ronita Bardhan, a professor at the University of Cambridge, spoke about solutions to heat in cities.
- Bardhan said buildings and urban planning act as a frontline defense for public health against heatwaves.
- Cooling solutions in urban areas are being discussed as part of adapting to climate change.
- The heatwave has put extra pressure on hospitals and aged care homes in France.
- Urban design can include features to reduce heat, such as green spaces and better building materials.
- This approach treats architecture and city planning like infrastructure that protects health during extreme weather.
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