About this episode
In the past decade, Portland summers have gotten hotter. That has huge implications for our health, but Portland State University professor Vivek Shandas says that’s not all. He also warns that the very social fabric of what it is to be a Portlander in the summer is at stake. Today on City Cast Portland, Shandas is walking us through the impacts of heat on Portlanders, the big ideas that could help, and the little things every one of us can do to make a hotter Portland more hospitable for everyone. A few resources Vivek mentioned for how to prepare for the heat: Heat.gov - Federal Government website about Heat Multnomah County Health - Help for when it's hot Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm , or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448 . Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland , and be sure to follow us on Instagram . Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise . Learn more about the sponsor of this August 19th episode: OHSU Foundation