We’re the mayors of Paris, Milan and Phoenix. The heat crisis has us all facing the same question | Emmanuel Grégoire, Giuseppe Sala and Kate Gallego
Summary
Mayors from Paris, Milan, and Phoenix discussed how their cities manage extreme heat during record-breaking heatwaves in 2024. They shared ideas on protecting vulnerable people, improving public spaces, and making long-term plans to handle hotter summers caused by climate change.Key Facts
- In summer 2024, heatwaves caused record temperatures in the UK, Europe, and Phoenix.
- More than 14,000 people in Europe died due to extreme heat.
- Phoenix has a special city office for heat response and requires 75% shade in new pedestrian areas.
- Phoenix uses cool surface treatments on roads and buildings to reduce heat.
- The city provides 24-hour cooling centers offering various support services.
- Paris has over 1,400 cool spaces like parks and swimming pools within walking distance of residents.
- Paris uses 27,000 volunteers to teach people about climate risks and heat safety.
- Paris organized a test event called "Paris at 50°C" in 2023 to improve emergency heat plans.
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