Can we live with extreme heat?
Summary
This episode explores whether humanity can adapt to extreme heat, featuring experts on physiological impacts, agricultural shifts, urban planning, and social inequality. Guests discuss heat stroke risks, drought-resistant farming in Zimbabwe, Singapore’s green infrastructure, and cooling disparities in Arizona. The discussion highlights that survival depends on proactive, affordable, and sustainable adaptation strategies for vulnerable populations.
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Introduction: Extreme heat wave in Europe
Part 1: Physiological impacts of extreme heat
Part 2: Impact on agriculture and farming in Zimbabwe
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Part 3: The urban heat island effect
Part 4: Social inequality and heat vulnerability
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