It’s Getting Hot in Here
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As temperatures rise, extreme heat may quickly become the new normal, so concerned local leaders are testing practical solutions that could help make a difference in degrees. From appointing Chief Heat Officers to rolling out cutting-edge cooling technologies, these actionable ideas can inspire leaders everywhere.
Speakers
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Jane GilbertChief heat officer for Miami-Dade County -
Kathy Baughman McLeodDirector of the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Cent... -
Eleni MyriviliChief heat officer for Athens, Greece -
Oliver WalkerNatural resources group lead for Vivid Economics -
Luz RivasCalifornia State Assembly member
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