The Italian city of Naples' historic waterways could bring relief from extreme heat as the world warms, researchers say.
in one of the most densely populated parts of Europe and one of the oldest cities in the world.
Within cities, studies have shown that those most vulnerable during heat waves are children, older people and disadvantaged communities that alreadyIn many ways, Naples lies at the intersection of these concerns, which makes it a compelling laboratory to study potential solutions, De Pace said. "Daylighting portions of a canal could have a cooling effect in the summer, just like how you can feel a cooling effect from basements," De Pace said."Then, you can also divert some of that water to new green spaces in the city where you have plants and other things to cool things down."
As Naples modernized, watersheds were diverted for irrigation, some canals were built over and many properties along the coast were earmarked for private development. These decisions changed the relationship that Naples residents had with water and carried important cultural implications, Valentino said.
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