Netherlands Struggles with Rising Heat | Amsterdam News

The Netherlands is bracing for record-breaking heat as its third heatwave of the season hits, with cities sweltering up to seven degrees hotter than the countryside. Built for insulation, not ventilation, modern homes trap heat while urban sprawl and lack of shade worsen the crisis. Experts warn the country’s slow adaptation is dangerously out of sync with climate change, with only a fraction of municipalities having basic heat plans. Solutions include expanding green spaces, retrofitting buildings for cooling, and even adopting siestas during peak heat — a cultural shift that might just save lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a0e4f0d02213c3d3