Seville's innovative adaptation of the ancient qanat technique uses renewable energy to cool buildings and public spaces, addressing extreme heat health threats in urban areas.
In Phoenix, where heat became a deadly concern, fire trucks now carry ice packed in body bags for rapid cold-water immersion therapy to save lives during heat strokes.
The severe conditions during this year's hajj in Mecca resulted in over 1,300 heat-related deaths, highlighting the escalating dangers of extreme temperatures in urban environments.
Extreme heat events have proven deadly worldwide, with New Delhi reporting over 100 deaths from heat, underscoring the need for effective cooling strategies for urban populations.
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