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“We feel like the peasants”: women and low-income families bear brunt of heatwave
As temperatures soar across Europe, cities are struggling to adapt, further exacerbating socioeconomic divisions
TL;DR
- The heatwave in western Europe is causing cities to feel unliveable, particularly impacting low-income families and women.
- Unequal access to green spaces in cities amplifies the urban heat island effect, with poorer communities suffering the most.
- Families face difficulties with inadequate housing, affording cooling solutions, and managing childcare during school closures.
- Women often bear a greater burden of caregiving responsibilities during the heatwave, impacting their work and well-being.
- The climate crisis necessitates both preventive measures to reduce global heating and adaptation strategies to cope with extreme weather events.