The city is currently researching a number of ideas to help mitigate extreme temperatures, like changing the way roads and roofs are built and painted. | emmmawillliams
It’s hot in Austin. Not in a this-is-what-summer-in-Texas-feels-like way, but in a records-are-consistently-being-broken-this-is-not-normal way. According to climatologists across the state, this type of heat is not temporary. In fact, it’s predicted to get worse.
Niyogi said the close proximity of individuals and buildings combined with pollution from emissions causes the temperature of growing cities to increase. Even if you disregard climate change predictions, he said, a city can still expect a 1-to-3 degree increase in temperature in the next 10 years, if growth stays at a similar level to the previous two decades.
The City of Austin is helping residents manage the current heat wave by opening cooling centers and offering tips on how to stay safe — like staying hydrated and taking breaks indoors. “We know that as we strive to build stronger and more resilient communities, we have to focus beyond response activities,” Laura Patiño said. “We're working with a variety of partners to really address preparedness, as well as looking at long-term mitigation and adaptation.”
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