Heat adaptation
Dialogue Earth is focusing on solutions to the heath crisis caused by rising global heat, as an editorially independent part of the CATCH project at Boston University
Brasília residents forced to grow their own heat solutions
Life in the favelas surrounding Brazil’s capital brings the health risks of extreme heat – a symptom of the global inequities of green space access
Other heat stories from Dialogue Earth
As India gets hotter, clothing adds a layer to caste inequality
Wearing breathable textiles like cotton is becoming a form of heat adaptation, but for many Dalit families, they remain out of reach
No respite from heat for workers in India
Indian regulatory codes are largely advisory when it comes to dealing with heat, ignoring humidity altogether, placing millions in danger during heatwaves and monsoons
China’s vulnerable outdoor workers face extreme heat
Tens of millions of outdoor workers in the country endure testing temperatures, but associated health risks still don’t receive enough attention
Heat and rain punish Karachi’s homeless
With no reliable statistics on the number of homeless people in Pakistan's most populous city, there are no plans in place to help them cope with extreme heat and rain
