We must prepare entire cities for extreme heat. Our new study reveals how

By Nicky Morrison, Professor of Planning and Director of Urban Transformations Research Centre, Western Sydney University
Patrick Harris, Associate professor, UNSW International Centre for Future Health Systems, UNSW
Vanita Yadav, Senior Research Fellow, Urban Transformations Research Centre, Western Sydney University

In Australia, the days are growing longer and summer is fast approaching. But a very strong El Niño – a natural weather phenomenon that drives variations in temperature and winds across the Pacific – could make this summer a sweltering one.

This raises the question: are we ready for extreme heat?

Our

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