# Why Cities Fail to Handle Extreme Heat

An opinion piece argues that urban infrastructure is ill-equipped for rising temperatures, citing poor design and lack of green spaces. It calls for systemic changes to protect residents as heatwaves become more frequent and severe. The article highlights a growing public health and livability crisis.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2026/aug/04/extreme-heat-why-our-cities-cant-cope-opinion-video) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:38:43 GMT