Rising temperatures pose a serious threat to Europeans’ health and quality of life, while also raising many social justice issues, writes Allison Le Heat waves disproportionately affect particular groups of people based on factors such as where they live, socio-economic status, the conditions of their dwellings, and current health conditions, exacerbating existing social inequalities across Europe. On the frontline of facing climate risks, local governments play a key role in addressing hea...
