Desert landscape vs. greenery – huge differences as extreme heat hits California
Highlights: July this year was the warmest month since records began 100 years ago. "The climate is like a low-intensity covid pandemic. It reveals...
Highlights: July this year was the warmest month since records began 100 years ago. "The climate is like a low-intensity covid pandemic. It reveals a lot of underlying inequalities," says Manuel Pastor, professor of sociology. The Coachella Valley in California is home to many Mexican migrant workers. Despite the heat, they work ten hours straight on date or vegetable plantations. Many of them live in barely serviceable housing. There are also plans to build Thermal Beach Club, a residential area built in a water park.