3 solutions for lowering temperatures in the city

Reflective thermal paints are applied to roofs and roads to cool the surfaces. Photo: AFP

The city of Syracuse in Sicily recorded a peak temperature of 48.8°C on Aug 12, a historic heat record caused by the Lucifer anticyclone. This new heatwave represents an umpteenth challenge for the cities most affected by these increases in temperature.

So, how to bring down the mercury in these cities? How can we also create air currents and make life in these urban centres more pleasant?