City mayors form global alliance to tackle extreme urban heat
Forty cities pledge to plant trees, cool roofs and share early-warning systems.
By SKAAH Media Webdesk, Newsroom
· 2 min read
Mayors from 40 cities on five continents have formed an alliance to share strategies for protecting residents from extreme heat.
Members have pledged to expand tree cover, install reflective roofing and coordinate heat early-warning systems.
Researchers estimate that urban heat contributes to tens of thousands of deaths each year.
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