As climate change intensifies, the world faces increasingly deadly heatwaves and cold snaps, demanding innovative solutions to protect lives, infrastructure and economies. New technologies are emerging to combat these extremes, from reflective roofs and wearable heat sensors to ultra-insulated building materials and precision frost protection for agriculture. While cities deploy smart ventilation, cooling centers and heat-resistant urban design, communities in cold regions rely on Arctic-ready electric vehicles (EVs), self-regulating heaters and winterized energy grids.
The chapters in this section explore these solutions, highlighting how technology is reshaping our ability to confront a world of rising temperatures and unpredictable freezes. From lifesaving early warning systems to energy-efficient cooling and heating innovations, these advances bolster resilience in an era of climatic extremes.