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Hong Kong faces intensifying heatwaves, prompting calls for climate resilience

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Hong Kong is experiencing increasingly severe heatwaves, with record-breaking temperatures recorded in recent weeks. Many underprivileged residents, like an elderly man living in a small subdivided flat, are struggling to cope with the heat due to high air conditioning costs. Experts warn that heatwaves are predicted to become more frequent and intense in the region by 2040, necessitating a comprehensive climate resilience strategy for the city. AI

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Hong Kong faces intensifying heatwaves, prompting calls for climate resilience

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Edith Lin,Theodora Yu ·

    As Hong Kong faces more heatwaves, what must be done to make the city more resilient?

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