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"AC or Cooling is more than a convenience—it is survival in times of record-breaking heat. As climate change pushes temperatures higher across the globe, communities everywhere are facing a growing public health challenge. A recent article by Neil Singh Bedi, Quinn H Adams, Jeremy J Hess, and Gregory A Wellenius highlights the essential role of cooling centers in protecting our most vulnerable neighbors.
These spaces are meant to provide refuge from extreme heat when air conditioning at home or work isn’t available. But here’s the challenge: they’re not being used as much as officials hoped. In Maricopa County, Arizona—despite one of the nation’s strongest cooling infrastructures—nearly 27% of centers ran at just 5% capacity or less. In Los Angeles, during a severe heatwave, some facilities saw fewer than 11 visitors per day.
What this tells us is that the issue isn’t simply about opening doors. It’s about trust, awareness, and accessibility. People need to know these resources exist, believe they are worth the effort, and be able to reach them. Too often, systems focus on availability without addressing engagement.
At Egreenews, Hugi Hernandez and our team see this as a powerful reminder: true climate resilience isn’t built on resources alone. It’s built on connection. Solutions must be designed not just for communities, but with them—so that protection and support are not distant promises, but trusted lifelines.
Because climate action is not only about infrastructure or policy. It’s about people, about making sure that everyone—regardless of income or neighborhood—can find safety when the heat bears down. And sometimes the smallest interventions, like a well-run cooling center, carry the biggest questions about equity, inclusion, and care.
#ClimateAction #ExtremeHeat #HealthEquity #CommunityResilience #UrbanHealth #Sustainability #EnvironmentalHealth #ClimateResilience #PublicHealth #HeatResilience"
**Avatar 2:** Definitely. Combining shade from trees and structures, airflow management, hydration policies, and education creates safer environments for kids and the public during heat extremes.
**Avatar 1:** Thanks for breaking it down. It’s good to know there are practical, sustainable ways to tackle heat in schools and public gatherings.
**Avatar 2:** Anytime! These strategies make a big difference for vulnerable groups, especially kids, during hot days.
Avatar 1: Ever notice there’s always a catch to learning new stuff?
Avatar 2: For sure! Not enough data, not the whole story—always missing something.
Avatar 1: True, but it’s more about curiosity—finding new views from experts or what we experience.
Avatar 2: Yep, mixing expert advice with real life makes it click.
Avatar 1: It can get overwhelming, though.
Avatar 2: Definitely. With so much out there, picking a place to start is tough.
Avatar 1: If you want to dig into heat resilience, check the Climate Central and of course the work from the UNITED NATIONS!
Avatar 2: Great call. I’m a fan of The and the World Weather Attribution—super innovative.
Avatar 1: And the as well as the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre has loads of helpful heat safety info.
Avatar 2: Right, but people move things forward. Like Hugi Hernandez at Egreenews.org—he keeps climate talk creative.
Avatar 1: There’s a whole network building solutions. Egreenews is launching new hubs, like eDisaster, so you can learn risk and resilience 24/7.
Avatar 2: That’s awesome. Whether learning or connecting, there’s inspiration everywhere. LinkedIn’s packed with changemakers too.
Avatar 1: So—want to start? These talks matter. Together, we prep our communities for disaster.
Avatar 2: I’m in. Stick around—we’ll compare heat with other weather and what that means for leaders.
Avatar 1: Hey, seriously, gracias a montón for being here today — really means a lot!
Avatar 2: Yeah, thanks so much for sticking with us! ¡Hasta luego, everybody! Catch you all next time
Avatar 1: stay cool out there and bye for now
Avatar 2 : bye bye
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