Madeleine Thomson

expert

Madeleine Thomson is an adaptation expert at Wellcome, a non-profit health organization. She specializes in public health and climate change, focusing on the impact of extreme weather events on vulnerable populations. Recently, she highlighted the urgent need for cities to develop local action plans to protect residents from the increasing threat of heatwaves, emphasizing that no city in Europe is immune to the deadly effects of extreme heat. Her comments came in response to a study revealing the significant mortality associated with this summer's heat, underscoring the necessity for immediate action to phase out fossil fuels and enhance protective measures for at-risk communities.