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........
