With extreme heat getting worse, why aren't cities ready? | CNA Correspondent

Deadly heatwaves in Europe. Floods, typhoons and scorching temperatures across Asia. Extreme weather is no longer just an environmental story. It's reshaping economies, disrupting livelihoods and exposing how prepared or lacking some countries really are. From Brussels to Bangkok, correspondents Will Denselow and Jack Board examine with Genevieve Woo why governments are still scrambling despite decades of climate warnings, what adaptation looks like on the ground, and why the difference between a crisis and a manageable disruption ultimately boils down to preparation, not prediction. Highlights: 00:00 Intro        01:41 What extreme heat looks like  03:02 Asia’s changing climate patterns  05:48 Why adapting cities is difficult  07:47 Why governments struggle to prepare  10:20 Cities built for yesterday’s climate  14:29 Who bears the cost? 17:35 Simple ways cities can adapt ============ #CNACorrespondentPodcast #heat #weather In the current job market, fresh graduates can choose from full-time jobs, traineeships and freelance work, or even delay graduation. How do you decide which risks are worth taking for your first career move? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Eugene Or, economics lecturer from Singapore University of Social Sciences, and Daniel Soh, who graduated from Singapore Management University two years ago, about comparing starting salaries with peers and weighing the trade-offs between different job options. Highlights: 00:00 Intro        01:45 Delaying graduation for a better job market  03:53 Should median salary be your benchmark?  06:20 The problem with comparing salaries 09:10 A way to help you choose your first job 12:37 The right mindset for your first job 16:03 Why waiting for better is the biggest mistake  18:43 Ask Work It: No leave coverage ========= #WorkItPodcast #jobs #career Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia