“If you don't make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness.”
Joyce Sunada
Urban diversity and biodiversity work together in many ways. A city that preserves and prioritizes the protection of its green spaces and natural habitats is more likely to have a diverse local economy and a healthy community.
The intricate interplay between extreme heat events and health vulnerabilities lays the groundwork for the exacerbation and spread of various diseases. One study even showed that 69.3% of COVID-19 cases in the summer of 2022 could have been avoided if there were no heat waves.