The Heat Island Effect is Not COOL
Due to the heat island effect, urban areas can add at least another 1 degree to the current 1.5-degree global warming, leading to significant health, economic, and environmental risks, street temperatures of 60-70°C, and sweltering summer nights. Considering that 74% of Europe's population lives in cities, we must immediately step up our adaptation efforts.
More about the Heat Island EffectThe LIFE programme is the EU's funding instrument for the environment and climate action. he Municipality of Szeged and its partners in the COOL LIFE project will research urban heat reduction possibilities and develop tools and solutions that inform, motivate, and assist public and corporate participation in creating a cooler, more livable, sustainable city.