European cities are using clever design solutions to fight extreme heat. Will they work? |
European cities are using clever design solutions to fight extreme heat. Will they work?
Governments are pairing long-term urban design solutions like green roofs and tree plantings with quick fixes for more urgent needs.
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Europe is facing a deadly, record-breaking heat wave, and to keep cool, cities and residents have taken to design interventions. Some are longer-running projects already underway, while others are quick........