Why are poorer neighbourhoods hotter than wealthier ones? Well, it can be caused by something called a ‘heat gap’.
In Los Angeles, historic disinvestment in certain areas of the city has created such a ‘heat gap’ – where poorer neighbourhoods experience higher temperatures due to a lack of tree cover, vegetation and shade.
The city and several nonprofits are now trying to close the gap through a variety of urban programmes.
Video by Colleen Hagerty
Animation by Coraquetal
Produced by Anna Pazos
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