The hidden cost of heatwaves: empty high streets and unequal choices

As extreme heat becomes more frequent, the poorest workers cannot afford to stay home, while wealthier residents cut back on travel and social mixing declines A study tracking 13 million people across Spain has uncovered inequalities in how different groups respond to extreme heat, with the poorest residents continuing to commute and work, while wealthier … Continue reading The hidden cost of heatwaves: empty high streets and unequal choices