EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 5 MIN
Three cities cancelling car culture
from Talking Climate with Katharine Hayhoe · host Dr. Katharine Hayhoe
🌱 Good news: Cities like London, Paris, and Barcelona are redesigning streets for people instead of cars. This cuts pollution while improving health, local economies, and quality of life.🌡️ Not so good news: Rising nighttime temperatures are disrupting sleep worldwide, with cascading effects on health, learning, and productivity—especially for the most vulnerable.🏡 What you can do: Simple steps like adding window film, choosing reflective roofing, and planting trees can keep your home cooler, save money, and reduce the urban heat island effect, if you live in a city.Thank you to Anne Cloud with Voice Over for the Planet for narrating this edition of Talking Climate. Music by Bradley Myer.This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.talkingclimate.ca
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🌱 Good news: Cities like London, Paris, and Barcelona are redesigning streets for people instead of cars. This cuts pollution while improving health, local economies, and quality of life. 🌡️ Not so good news: Rising nighttime temperatures are disrupting sleep worldwide, with cascading effects on health, learning, and productivity—especially for the most vulnerable. 🏡 What you can do: Simple steps like adding window film, choosing reflective roofing, and planting trees can keep your home coo...
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