Heatwaves are dangerous but they’re also a useful warning of what needs to change
- narmin nahidi
- 12 minutes ago
- 1 min read
Heatwaves are no longer just uncomfortable summer episodes. They are warnings.
When temperatures rise, we quickly see the weaknesses around us: homes that trap heat, cities with too little shade, vulnerable people left exposed, and public systems struggling to respond quickly enough.
But heatwaves also give us a clear signal of what needs to change: better housing design, greener urban spaces, stronger local resilience, and a more serious conversation about climate adaptation.
This article in The Conversation UK makes an important point: heatwaves are dangerous, but they can also help us understand where urgent action is needed.
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