Assessing the impacts, risks, and vulnerabilities of extreme heat in learning environments of Puerto Rico in 2023.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Puerto Rico is experiencing anomalous heat episodes. The year 2023 was marked by unprecedented extreme heat events with negative impacts in Puerto Rico's learning environments. This study aimed to understand the context, barriers, knowledge, risks, vulnerabilities, perceptions, employees' profiles, attitudes, and symptoms related to extreme heat in learning environments.

Materials and methods

We employed a mixed-methods approach combining: (1) Earth Observation Data and geospatial analysis, (2) an online survey for teachers, administrative staff, and other school employees from diverse educational settings and levels and (3) a series of participatory activities with stakeholders, practitioners and decision makers that led to knowledge co-production and adaptatio

SUBMITTER: Mendez-Lazaro PA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12851191 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature