Why are cities getting hotter and hotter?

2026-04-21T10:00:00+00:00

In recent years, it has become clear to those who live in cities like Luanda, Benguela or Huambo:

In recent years, it has become evident to those living in cities such as Luanda, Benguela or Huambo: the heat is more intense, more frequent and harder to bear. This reality is not just a perception, there are scientific and urban causes that explain why Angolan cities are getting hotter.

One of the main factors is the phenomenon known as the urban heat island, which causes cities to record higher temperatures than the surrounding rural areas.

Asphalt and concrete absorb and retain heat;
The scarcity of trees reduces natural cooling;
The density of buildings makes air circulation difficult;

Unplanned urban growth

Rapid urbanization in Angola has led to the expansion of neighborhoods without proper planning, directly contributing to rising temperatures.

Reduction of green areas;
Construction in unplanned areas;
Lack of spaces for natural ventilation;

Deforestation and loss of vegetation

Vegetation plays a fundamental role in thermal balance. Trees help cool the environment through shade and evapotranspiration. With increased construction and intensive use of natural resources, many urban areas have lost their green cover, worsening the heat.

Global climate change

The warming of cities is also linked to global climate change, which has caused an increase in average temperatures, more intense heatwaves, and changes in rainfall patterns.

Pollution and human activity

The use of vehicles, generators and electrical equipment contributes to the release of heat and pollutants into the urban environment.
In cities with heavy traffic and failures in the power supply, the frequent use of generators further worsens the temperature.

Lack of climate planning

Many cities still do not incorporate sustainable solutions into their urban planning, such as:

Use of heat-reflective materials;
Creation of green areas;
Urban ventilation planning;
Climate-adapted infrastructure;

Consequences of rising heat

Health problems (dehydration, heat fatigue);
Increased energy consumption;
Reduced quality of life;
Economic and social impacts;

What can be done?

Despite the challenges, there are practical solutions to reduce heat in cities:

Planting trees;
Creation of urban parks;
Use of sustainable materials;
Better urban planning;
Environmental education;

The increase in temperatures in Angolan cities results from a combination of rapid urban growth, reduction of green areas and climate change. With appropriate strategies, it is possible to make cities cooler, more sustainable and more pleasant to live in.

Bewoman

2025-03-04T11:00:00+00:00

To be a woman is to play various roles: now she is a housewife, wife, mother of family.

Being a Woman means playing several roles:
- sometimes she is a housewife, wife, mother of the family,

-now she faces the so-called double working day, it is the professional, working at home and outside it, it is the woman who fights to have an effective participation in the society of which she is a member who deserves respect, recognition and admiration every day.

Seeking recognition and independence

For a long time, women have been searching for their independence, their freedom, their own identity, their recognition on a daily basis
Every day should be used to recognize the merit and value of women.
Be the strong woman you want to see in the world!
Nothing compares to the beauty of women and nothing equals the charm they give to the world!
They fight for what they believe in, for those who strive every day for what they consider fair. Whether they are mothers or not, whether they are sisters or not, they are all wonderful!
They deserve all the proof of affection and affection, all the respect and love, all the truth, all the warmth. Women are joy, the most generous side of human beings and the engine of harmony between everyone in this world.
Women are strong. They endure the greatest pain so that life can continue.
Women are unique. Without women there would be no life in this world.

In this way, we want to pay tribute to women and recommend that this day be celebrated.

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