Climate change is hitting hard in Spain, where heatwaves are becoming more frequent and deadly. Data shows an increase in deaths among the elderly and vulnerable people during temperature peaks. Spanish cities are not prepared for this new climate scenario, and the lack of adequate infrastructure worsens a crisis that is already a health and social reality.
Technology against the heat: sensors and materials to cool cities 🌡️
The technical solution involves implementing real-time temperature sensors to activate early warning protocols. Furthermore, reflective pavements and green roofs on buildings are being researched to reduce the urban heat island effect. These systems require investment in data infrastructure and constant maintenance. Without an accurate monitoring network, mitigation measures lose effectiveness and the most exposed populations remain at risk during extreme heat episodes.
The perfect summer: grilling on the street without needing a barbecue 🔥
With these temperatures, anyone can save on gas and charcoal: you just have to put the steak on the asphalt at three in the afternoon and wait ten minutes. Of course, you have to be careful not to confuse the meat with the neighbor who has fallen asleep on a bench. But it's okay, because at least the government has promised to install more water fountains, just when the municipal tap is already blowing steam.