Efforts to Provide Cooling Relief for Low-Income Residents

Various initiatives across different cities and regions are addressing the need for cooling during extreme heat events, particularly for low-income individuals. In New York City, a proposed bill would require landlords to provide air conditioning to tenants or face fines, considering the increasing heat-related mortality rates. Chicago's People's Cooling Army is distributing free AC units to low-income tenants, highlighting the public health risks associated with extreme heat. Los Angeles and British Columbia are also running programs to offer free portable air conditioning units to seniors and low-income individuals, recognizing the importance of cooling in heat-prone areas.