Which city has too little greenery, too much concrete, or too few places to cool down during a heatwave? A new online tool developed by the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IÖR) in Dresden makes these differences visible and helps cities identify where action is needed.
Germany has recently been groaning under days of heat. In view of the climate forecasts, it seems advisable for every federal state and every municipality to prepare for hot times and take precautions.
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