Heat Mitigation
Summary
Phoenix is turning into a blueprint for how cities everywhere can handle brutal, rising temperatures. Instead of just sweating it out, the city is actually figuring out smart ways to keep things cool.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Impact analysis
Smart heat planning protects the local economy by keeping workers safe, cutting down on massive AC energy bills, and saving money on healthcare costs tied to heatstroke.
Everyone who lives, works, or visits Phoenix wins because the city is becoming safer and way less miserable during those scorching summer months.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (3)
Phoenix to surpass 200 miles of Cool Pavement as city expands heat mitigation program
Phoenix to surpass 200 miles of Cool Pavement as city expands heat mitigation program 12News
What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths
What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths BBC
New study outlines high costs of extreme heat in Phoenix, Arizona
New study outlines high costs of extreme heat in Phoenix, Arizona PBS
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