<p><i>This article was originally published on July 30, 2024</i></p>
<p><span class="p-body">CGA Adjunct Assistant Professor <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-shank-phd/" target="_blank">Michael Shank, Ph.D.</a> co-authored a recent article in <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fast-company/" target="_blank">Fast Company</a>, "4 Ways That Cities Can (And Should) Protect Its Citizens From Extreme Heat"<br>
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This timely piece explores the growing threat of extreme heat in urban environments and proposes four key strategies for cities to safeguard their citizens. Shank and his co-author outline actionable steps, such as increasing green spaces, utilizing reflective materials, and implementing heat alert systems.</span></p>
<p><span class="p-body"><a href="https://www.newsweek.com/summer-heat-waves-getting-worse-heres-what-cities-can-do-about-it-opinion-1931598" target="_blank">Read full article here.</a></span></p>
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