Rethinking cities in the face of extreme heat

Cities have recently experienced extreme heat waves, causing preventable illness and death. How can we protect people from dangerous heat while also reducing carbon emissions? Watch the free online conversation from October 26, 2022.
Speakers:
- Kate Gallego, Mayor, Phoenix, Arizona
- Angel Hsu, Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Moderated by Henry Grabar, Correspondent, Slate magazine
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