How extreme heat is pushing cities to open after dark
When it hits 35°C or hotter, people stop going out in the afternoon. Research from Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide found spending fell 7 percent on these days. Most people wait until sunset, when it cools down.
Why it mattersAs heat waves get worse, cities will need to rethink when and where people work, shop and spend time. Life is shifting to cooler hours.
AustraliaAustralian cities are already experiencing this shift; businesses, local councils and urban planners need to plan for longer opening hours and nighttime services as extreme heat becomes routine.
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