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Cool refuges: The best places in Pforzheim to beat the heat!
Pforzheim suffers from heat waves and creates an interactive map to find cool places to retreat. Article from August 14, 2025.
Cool refuges: The best places in Pforzheim to beat the heat!
In Pforzheim, the situation is getting worse due to the heat waves, which have already affected the city several times. In July 2023, temperatures reached over 30 degrees Celsius and there was no end in sight in August 2023 either: heat warnings, including those from the “Nina” app, predicted values of up to 35 degrees. Given the small number of air-conditioned residential buildings in the city center, the search for cool places to retreat to is more than popular for citizens.
High temperatures pose a serious health risk, especially for the elderly, pregnant women and young children. However, the city has responded by creating an interactive online map that provides citizens with valuable information about shady parks, fountains and churches - a welcome way to cool off in hot times, like PZ News reported.
The power of digital solutions
At a time when apps like “Nina” provide heat warnings, it becomes clear how important digital solutions have become. They not only help with weather warnings, but also provide local information and offers of help. The online map is a clear example of how technology can be used as a tool to improve quality of life in times of crisis.
But it's not just in Pforzheim that digitalization has its hands full. Global platforms like YouTube permanently change how we consume information. Founded in 2005 and now operated by Alphabet Inc., YouTube has approximately 2.7 billion monthly active users and will generate an impressive revenue of $31.5 billion in 2023.
The diversity of the content
YouTube offers a seemingly endless variety of content: from music and news to vlogs and documentaries. The platform has established itself as the most popular video network where both individuals and companies can distribute their content. A real jackpot – not only for creative people, but also for companies that rely on targeted advertising.
The introduction of YouTube Shorts in 2020 in particular shows how much the platform adapts to the needs of its users. However, there are downsides, such as the common theme of misinformation and content moderation challenges that accompany the platform.
The influence on society
YouTube has not only shaped trends and pop culture, but also created new stars. This platform has enabled many to turn their hobbies into a career - a phenomenon that is indispensable in today's digital world. Therefore, it is hardly surprising that the app itself is available in over 100 languages, as well as on the Apple platform, among others YouTube for mobile devices.
While citizens in Pforzheim are looking for shady places, a look at YouTube shows us that our digital world also demands cool solutions. Whether through apps or video platforms, it remains exciting to see how we deal with the challenges of modern times - Pforzheim and the rest of the world.