Toronto researchers examine how to adapt to extreme heat
, a Toronto researcher and her colleagues are taking a closer look at how communities across the city can adapt.
Though that timing may seem far off, Smith says it’s imperative for people to be aware that heat extremes aren’t going away.Smith says overall, the elderly and low-income communities are most affected. When it comes to specific areas of the city most vulnerable to heat exposure, she points to Jane and Finch, or Thorncliffe Park. Areas like the Glen Stewart Ravine in Toronto’s east end would fare better.
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