AZ Humanities: Considering Climate Equity: Stories of Extreme Heat in Our Cities

Program Type:

Educational, Sustainability

Age Group:

Adult
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Dr. Melissa Guardaro will speak about urban heat in Arizona, the unequal effects on different communities, and potential solutions.  She is Assistant Research Professor in the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability at Arizona State University. Her research focuses on adaptability, equity, vulnerability, and urban policy to mitigate and adapt to extreme heat and urban heat island effects. 

This recording is available through AZ Humanities.  Please register and a link to the recording will be provided or you may attend in-person.

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate.

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