Consider This: Urban Heat (Part 1) — Can We Cool the Concrete Jungle?

A prolonged dry spell is expected to last until June, raising concerns over water supply, haze, and public health. For those living in cities, the experience of heat can feel especially intense, but what’s driving that? Are cities themselves playing a role in shaping rising temperatures? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Murali Ram, Regional Director for East, Southeast Asia & Oceania at C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, which is a coalition of cities leading climate action.