Arizona can be a 'proving ground' for heat solutions, communities say
Community leaders in Arizona are launching a conference in December to address rising temperatures and protect vulnerable communities. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said the city can drive innovation and build strategies to help the rest of the world.
Arizona community leaders are convening to address extreme heat, with a conference planned for December. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said the city is resilient and can drive innovation to help the world. The initiative follows Arizona Heat Awareness Week, which highlighted efforts to unite Phoenix around the challenge of worsening heat waves. Local leaders discussed their efforts to protect disadvantaged communities, who are disproportionately affected by the heat. A new state program is also available to help people with high utility bills this summer. Governor Katie Hobbs announced the program, which aims to provide relief to those struggling with the costs of staying cool.
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