The Federation of American Scientists has launched a new State and Local Heat Policy Agenda, endorsed by nearly 150 organizations. Featuring 400 evidence-based policy solutions, the initiative provides communities with practical strategies to reduce extreme heat risks and build healthier, more climate-resilient cities.

Announcement Comes as 2024 is Officially Declared Hottest Year on Record

With heatwaves breaking records around the world, urban planners and local officials are coming up with solutions to keep sweltering cities cooler, and save lives.

Man-made surfaces and urban density contribute to higher temperatures, intensifying heat waves and posing a growing danger to public health.