Cities Hire Chief Heat Officers to Tackle Climate Change Impacts
Chief Heat Officers tackle climate's unequal impact: Rising temperatures, heat-related deaths, and 'heat islands' in lower-income neighborhoods hit hardest.
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With the increasing threat of climate change, cities are hiring chief heat officers to tackle the unequal impact of rising temperatures. The role of these officers is crucial in addressing heat vulnerability and addressing the underlying inequalities exacerbated by climate change that are hitting lower-income neighborhoods. Jesse Chase-Lubitz (YahooFinance) highlights the impact of extreme heat on cities, emphasizing the rising temperatures, heat-related deaths, and the concept of "heat islands" in lower-income neighborhoods where rising gasoline prices force people to rely on public transport or walk.
