A new detailed analysis of Boston's neighborhoods has identified several highly localized "hot spots" where warm temperatures are more intense.

Residents of areas like the South End and Fenway are experiencing harsher heat than others just blocks away. On the hottest days of summer, some spots can run 15 degrees warmer than others.

There is technology available right now that can cool us down, and the city of Boston is embracing it.

"Here in Boston, we're experiencing hotter summers and more intense rainstorms. As that happens, we want to make sure that we're keeping people safe and our community is healthy," said Chris Osgood, the Director of the Office of Climate Resilience in Boston. He actively works on ways to mitigate urban heating in the city.

How to make Boston a cooler city

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