According to an article from Bloomberg, parallels are drawn between climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic, as both crises have had the most direct and significant impact on low-income communities and people of color. By prioritising health and the wellbeing of communities, countering also the UHI effect gains central importance. As the mayors of Boston and New Orleans argued, green infrastructure is critical to surviving both the climate and coronavirus crises.

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-22/climate-fixes-can-help-cities-lead-covid-recovery