Four Years After the BC Heat Dome, What Have We Learned

It can be tempting to think of the 2021 heat dome as an isolated incident. But extreme heat will continue to threaten lives until we ensure survival is not dictated by someone’s money, age or where they happen to live. Three experts write. Authors: Kendra Jewell is the housing research project manager at the UBC Centre for Climate Justice. Rowan Burdge is the provincial director of the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition. Liv Yoon is an assistant professor in UBC’s school of kinesiology. Published June 25, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/06/25/Four-Years-After-BC-Heat-Dome-What-Learned/