Photo: Klára Škodová, Tschechischer Rundfunk
On Strossmayer Square in Prague 7, the Technical Road Administration (TSK) has started planting 17 Julian alder trees, selected for their resilience to man-made climate change. I spoke with Katarína Svitková, Associate Research Fellow at the EUROPEUM Institute, about this project as a case study for what Czechia can do differently to combat extreme weather conditions in its cities
Heat waves have become increasingly common in recent years, negatively impacting people’s lives. Urban areas face particular challenges during heat waves due to the effects of buildings and infrastructure. Materials like concrete absorb heat during the day and fail to cool sufficiently at night, exacerbating high temperatures for city residents.
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