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Questioning the Structural Preparedness for Persistent Heat Risks

Published July 16, 2026 at 5:32 PM UTC

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Critics and urban planners warn that relying solely on heat warnings is insufficient to address the structural nature of the heat crisis in Spain. They point out that the 'postcode lottery' of heat exposure—where some neighborhoods lack green spaces and adequate insulation—leaves many residents, particularly low-income families, at a permanent disadvantage. Skeptics argue that without long-term investments in urban cooling, such as planting more trees and retrofitting buildings for better thermal efficiency, the government's response remains reactive rather than preventive, failing to address the underlying inequality that makes heatwaves deadly.