De ce marile orașe ale Europei s-au transformat în adevărate cuptoare

Europe has faced extreme heat waves, with temperatures exceeding 35 °C, leading to significant health impacts and highlighting urban unpreparedness. The continent is warming at twice the global rate, with urban designs from the past exacerbating heat retention. Historical architecture and urban planning have created 'heat traps', while southern cities have adopted bioclimatic principles to mitigate heat. The urgent need for 'sponge cities' is emphasized to restore natural cooling processes. Inequalities in heat exposure are evident, with poorer neighborhoods suffering more. Current regulations hinder the installation of air conditioning, prompting a need for a comprehensive rethink of urban living in a changing climate.