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Eleni Myrivili talking to Euronews about the dangers of urban heatwaves.

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Video. Athens' Chief Heat Officer says we need less focus on global warming

Updated: 17/09/2021 - 15:08 GMT+2

As Eleni Myrivili takes up the post, she explans the unique problems that cities face in staying cool.

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