How Long Beach Is Trying to Cool Down

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How Long Beach Is Trying to Cool Down
 
Lucy Sherriff
 

In a coastal city, it’s easy to assume the greatest climate threat comes from the rising ocean. But in Long Beach, California, the biggest danger is not the sea, but the sun.

“We have to deal with sea-level rise,” Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia said. “But it’s not our biggest challenge. The increase in temperature is the real concern right now. It’s top of our list.”

https://www.wired.com/story/how-long-beach-is-trying-to-cool-down/