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The Summer Series: Extreme Heat and Cool Surfaces

The Summer Series: Extreme Heat and Cool Surfaces

Update: 2025-08-07
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Extreme heat is a growing threat, and communities need practical solutions. In this episode, guest host Dr. Marc Futernick sits down with Jonathan Parfrey, executive director of Climate Resolve, to talk about a needed but often overlooked solution: cool surfaces. They discuss how cool surfaces can reduce urban heat, improve health outcomes, and deliver real economic and climate benefits. Plus, they explore how health professionals can advocate for these efforts locally.

 

Referenced in This Episode

Climate Resolve

https://climateresolve.org/ 

Cool Surfaces in Pacoima

https://climateresolve.org/cool-surfaces-in-pacoima/ 

Urban Heat Island Index for California

https://calepa.ca.gov/climate/urban-heat-island-index-for-california/ 

Shine On Initiative

https://climateresolve.org/shine-on-initiative/ 

 

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Healthy Climate America is produced by Lucy Walker. Our podcast interns are Isaias Segui and Mathilda Tataw. Savannah Martincic is our manager of communication. A sincere thank you to Adam Karl for his support in the editing process. Our music was composed by James Harp.

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The Summer Series: Extreme Heat and Cool Surfaces

The Summer Series: Extreme Heat and Cool Surfaces