Fighting the heat

Published: June 27, 2023, 2:06 a.m.

As climate change leads to global temperature rises, cities around the world are being faced with extreme levels of heat. This can bring whole cities to a halt, disrupt key infrastructure, and for the most vulnerable in society heat can be a killer.

But where there\u2019s a problem, innovation is never far behind.

We meet the people who are trying to find solutions \u2013 from urban designers finding inspiration in ancient technologies to keep cities cool, to social projects offering simple solutions to vulnerable populations.

Presenter: Myra Anubi \nProducer/Reporter: Lizzy McNeill \nSeries Producer: Tom Colls \nSound Mix: Annie Gardiner \nEditor: Penny Murphy

Email: peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk

Image: A hot child.