The summer of 2025 has seen severe heatwaves across Europe, particularly affecting urban areas due to the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, which raises city temperatures significantly compared to rural areas. This phenomenon poses serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. Experts emphasize the need for cities to adopt green solutions and reduce emissions to combat the worsening UHI effect, with Brussels being highlighted as particularly vulnerable. Adaptation measures alone are deemed insufficient without significant mitigation efforts. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)