Toronto has experienced one of its hottest summers with six recorded heat waves and numerous record-breaking days. Conservative forecasting models indicate this summer could represent the average by 2025, with double the annual average of days above 32°C already observed. Historical averages rose from about four days above 32°C in 2000 to roughly seven over the past five years. This summer has had 14 such days, and models project 15–16 days above 32°C in 25 years. Urban materials and infrastructure retain heat overnight, preventing cooling and worsening nighttime temperatures, increasing discomfort for commuters and residents.
It's almost like a dress rehearsal, a preview, a glimpse of what summers are going to be like in 2050,
This summer, we've had 14 of those suckers,
Being on the bus, on the streetcar, it's very warm. I usually try to bike to work and I've kind of given up on that.
Major cities just don't cool off. There's too much asphalt and building materials and concrete,
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