Fighting climate change, extreme heat with these tools

Google is rolling out a new feature in its search engine that aims to help people stay safe during extreme heat waves. The feature, known as “extreme heat alerts,” will provide users with information on how to be safe during intense heat.

The company made the announcement in a blog post, stating that the new feature is part of its broader efforts to help people access accurate and timely information on important topics. The alerts will be triggered when the local temperature reaches a certain threshold, and they will appear at the top of the search results page for relevant queries.

Alerts for extreme heat in Google Search
For several years, Google has been delivering alerts for natural calamities such as wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, and others, and it will now expand to include heat waves. According to the company, this new feature is being introduced due to a surge in global search interest for heat waves, which reached an all-time high in June 2022.

When users search for information related to extreme heat, Google will now display a heat alert that provides information about when a heat wave is expected to start and end. This information can be extremely useful for people who want to plan their outdoor activities or take necessary precautions to avoid the adverse effects of extreme heat.

In addition to the expected start and end dates of a heat wave, Google’s heat alert also provides helpful tips on how to stay cool during extreme heat. These tips may include things like staying indoors in air-conditioned buildings, drinking plenty of water, wearing loose-fitting and light-coloured clothing, and avoiding strenuous physical activity during the hottest parts of the day. By providing these tips, Google aims to help people stay safe and avoid heat-related health issues.

Google has partnered with the Global Heat Health Information Network to ensure that the information it provides in its heat alerts is accurate and up-to-date. This partnership underscores the importance of accurate information when protecting public health during extreme weather events. By working with experts in the field, Google can provide users with the most reliable information possible, which can help them make informed decisions about how to stay safe during a heat wave.

The new heat alerts will roll out in the coming months.

Google’s Tree Canopy feature expands to more regions
Google has announced the expansion of its tool, Tree Canopy, which merges AI and aerial imagery to help cities analyse their existing tree coverage and enhance their urban forestry programs. The tool is now available in almost 350 cities worldwide, including Atlanta, Baltimore, Buenos Aires, Lisbon, Mexico City, Paris, Sydney, Toronto, and others. Additionally, Google intends to extend the tool to thousands of other cities in the coming year.

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Google is rolling out a new feature in its search engine that aims to help people stay safe during extreme heat waves. The feature, known as “extreme heat alerts,” will provide users with information on how to be safe during intense heat.

The company made the announcement in a blog post, stating that the new feature is part of its broader efforts to help people access accurate and timely information on important topics. The alerts will be triggered when the local temperature reaches a certain threshold, and they will appear at the top of the search results page for relevant queries.

Alerts for extreme heat in Google Search
For several years, Google has been delivering alerts for natural calamities such as wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, and others, and it will now expand to include heat waves. According to the company, this new feature is being introduced due to a surge in global search interest for heat waves, which reached an all-time high in June 2022.

When users search for information related to extreme heat, Google will now display a heat alert that provides information about when a heat wave is expected to start and end. This information can be extremely useful for people who want to plan their outdoor activities or take necessary precautions to avoid the adverse effects of extreme heat.

In addition to the expected start and end dates of a heat wave, Google’s heat alert also provides helpful tips on how to stay cool during extreme heat. These tips may include things like staying indoors in air-conditioned buildings, drinking plenty of water, wearing loose-fitting and light-coloured clothing, and avoiding strenuous physical activity during the hottest parts of the day. By providing these tips, Google aims to help people stay safe and avoid heat-related health issues.

Google has partnered with the Global Heat Health Information Network to ensure that the information it provides in its heat alerts is accurate and up-to-date. This partnership underscores the importance of accurate information when protecting public health during extreme weather events. By working with experts in the field, Google can provide users with the most reliable information possible, which can help them make informed decisions about how to stay safe during a heat wave.

The new heat alerts will roll out in the coming months.

Google’s Tree Canopy feature expands to more regions
Google has announced the expansion of its tool, Tree Canopy, which merges AI and aerial imagery to help cities analyse their existing tree coverage and enhance their urban forestry programs. The tool is now available in almost 350 cities worldwide, including Atlanta, Baltimore, Buenos Aires, Lisbon, Mexico City, Paris, Sydney, Toronto, and others. Additionally, Google intends to extend the tool to thousands of other cities in the coming year.

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