As climate change makes the world hotter, some cities have appointed "Chief Heat Officers" to try to improve their response to record-breaking temperatures. Graihagh Jackson speaks to two women who have done the job in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and Monterrey, Mexico. What does their role involve? What solutions are out there? And do they get enough funding?
Plus, Umaru Fofana reports from Freetown on the extreme heat gripping the city. Umaru talks to locals forced to sleep outside because of the temperature, despite risks to their health and safety. And he also investigates a new piece of building design that might help people living in informal settlements. Presenter: Graihagh Jackson Reporter in Sierra Leone: Umaru Fofana Producer: Osman Iqbal Researcher: Octavia Woodward Editor: Simon Watts Sound Engineers: James Beard and Tom Brignell
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Is there a greener way to rank successful economies?
How renewable are renewables?
Could solar farms in space power Earth?
How did we discover climate change?
Can green start-ups lead the way in Africa?
Are South Africa’s blackouts a green turning point?
Can artificial intelligence help farmers adapt to the effects of climate change?
Can investors change an oil company from within?
How can we prevent the spread of disease in a warming world?
Can the ski industry survive climate change?
Can natural gas ever be green?
How can oceans help us capture carbon?
How is India doing in the fight against climate change?
Why are we still subsidising fossil fuels?
Why isn’t the world heating equally?
How do we stay cool in a warming world?
Can renewables be used for heating?
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