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What's it like being a 'Chief Heat Officer'?

What's it like being a 'Chief Heat Officer'?

The Climate Question vor 2 Jahren

Graihagh Jackson meets two women trying to protect their cities from heatwaves

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As climate change makes the world hotter, some cities have
appointed "Chief Heat Officers" to try to improve their response
to record-breaking temperatures. Graihagh Jackson speaks to two
women who have done the job in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and
Monterrey, Mexico. What does their role involve? What solutions
are out there? And do they get enough funding?

Plus, Umaru Fofana reports from Freetown on the extreme heat
gripping the city. Umaru talks to locals forced to sleep outside
because of the temperature, despite risks to their health and
safety. And he also investigates a new piece of building design
that might help people living in informal settlements. Presenter:
Graihagh Jackson Reporter in Sierra Leone: Umaru Fofana Producer:
Osman Iqbal Researcher: Octavia Woodward Editor: Simon Watts
Sound Engineers: James Beard and Tom Brignell