Jamie Hailstone is a UK-based reporter, who covers sustainability, focussing on pollution, the circular economy and calls for healthier cities. He’s covered electric school buses, air quality and plastic pollution in the oceans. Previously, Hailstone was editor of Environment Journal Online and Air Quality News.
past a sign displaying the temperature on June 20, 2017 in Phoenix , Arizona. Record temperatures of 118 to 120 degrees were expected on Tuesday for the Phoenix -metro area. The City of Phoenix is investing $60 million as part of plans to tackle extreme heat , which threatens public health and widens socio-economic disparities amongst residents.In the face of these increasingly high temperatures, Phoenix is fighting back with a of government initiative - the Shade Phoenix Plan.
Gallego said the city council has also received a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to fund shade canopies in eight city parks, which will also boast displays of public art inspired by local communities and history.Trump’s Cabinet And Key Jobs: David Sacks Selected As ‘A.I. & Crypto Czar,’ David Perdue Picked As Ambassador To China“We are trying to show off what's unique about our history and future in Phoenix, as well as make the city more comfortable,” said Gallego.
“We are putting up shade canopies at both schools as well as city parks, which can help make the playgrounds more comfortable. We have a great grant program for our local particularly our elementary schools.” Hondula added the model allows them to see how shade is cast at different times of day from all sources, including shade from buildings and trees.
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