Urban heat: How to keep a city cool? - a podcast by FRANCE 24

Often dubbed a silent killer, heatwaves claim more lives than any other natural disaster. Cities bear the brunt of the pain, heating up twice as fast as the global average. Buildings, transport, pollution and few trees all contribute to an "urban heat island" effect, making cities typically 3–8 degrees warmer than rural areas. 

Further episodes of Down to Earth

Further podcasts by FRANCE 24

Website of FRANCE 24