We can protect cities against extreme heat through smarter design

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Adapting to extreme heat requires a vision and incremental implementation through nature positive design - and we cannot afford to shy away from this challenge, writes Arup's Dima Zogheib

Climate change is making our cities dangerously hot - and this is only getting worse, with the number of cities exposed to extreme temperatures of 35°C and above expected to triple by 2050. The built...

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