The Freetown Heat Action Plan has set out several objectives to make Freetown residents aware of the risks of heat, establish high-resolution heat monitoring and personalized warning systems, and increase the ability of vulnerable groups to respond to extreme heat. By 2030, the plan aims to have 80% of Freetown's population fully aware of the risks of heat and effective responses.

In this episode, Dr. Tao discusses the challenges of finding the right community to conduct cooling experiments and the overall economic and housing situation in Crab Town and Aberdeen. We also delve into the impact of humidity as a crucial environmental factor, with potentially serious consequences, particularly for the elderly. We explore how a massive dust storm affected the mirrors in the short and long run. Finally, we discuss the latest heat adaptation plans in Freetown. We hope you find the conversation enlightening.

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