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
What do warmer waters mean for life below the waves?
Is Influencer culture bad for the planet?
Are there any 'easy fixes' to climate change?
Can flying ever be climate friendly?
Can we feed the world without using chemical fertilisers?
How can we get more people on their bikes?
Where have all the mangroves gone?
How can we save the world’s tropical peatland?
Does recycling help fight climate change?
How is climate change affecting our mental health?
Is destroying the planet a vote winner?
What can we do to stop rising levels of methane?
How can oceans help us capture carbon?
Why is Asia embracing nuclear power?
Is the world ready for an electric vehicle revolution?
Could Chile be a climate leader?
What does 'net zero' really mean?
How are young people feeling 6 months from COP?
Is space travel a problem for the climate?
What does war in Ukraine mean for the climate? Part 2: Energy Security
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