Core Viewpoint - The article highlights various initiatives taken by different cities in China to provide cooling solutions for citizens and outdoor workers during extreme heat, showcasing innovative public service measures to enhance social governance and community welfare [7]. Group 1: Initiatives in Yichang - Yichang launched a "cooling bus" service to provide air-conditioned transportation for outdoor workers at construction sites, offering free drinks and cooling supplies [8][9]. - The service operates daily with seven buses covering six major construction sites, running until the end of August, and can adjust based on weather conditions [9]. - Since its inception, the cooling bus service has operated nearly 800 times, providing around 3,000 hours of service to over 22,000 outdoor workers and tourists [9]. Group 2: Initiatives in Zhengzhou - Zhengzhou has established 35 cooling points in subway stations, providing a temperature-controlled environment for citizens seeking relief from the heat [10][11]. - The cooling areas are equipped with seating, reading materials, and recreational activities, with sizes ranging from 15 to 60 square meters [11]. - The initiative has expanded from 10 to 35 cooling points since 2023, with additional services such as emergency supplies and free restroom access [11][12]. Group 3: Initiatives in Chongqing - Chongqing has utilized civil defense facilities as cooling points, offering a naturally cool environment for residents, complete with seating and recreational options [13][14]. - The cooling points are open daily from 10 AM to 9 PM, attracting over 1,000 visitors per day since their opening on July 1 [14]. - The initiative has become a popular choice for residents, providing a cost-effective alternative to air conditioning [14].

湖北宜昌的一辆纳凉公交上，工人在乘凉。 宋金戈摄 炎炎夏日，哪里觅清凉？ 高温酷暑不仅考验城市应对能力，也体现着社会治理的智慧与温度。面对市民和户外工作者的纳凉需 求，多地因地制宜开放公共设施：地铁站内划定纳凉区、建筑工地来了纳凉公交、防空洞免费向市民开 放…… 近日，记者赴多地展开探访，看各地为方便群众解暑纳凉有哪些新举措。 湖北宜昌 纳凉公交进工地 上午10点半，湖北宜昌公交集团有限责任公司牌坊坡停保场内，B215路公交车驾驶员黄开椿走进贴 着"纳凉公交"标识的车上，启动车辆、打开空调，朝着湖北三峡职业技术学院新校区建设项目驶去。 河南郑州地铁绿城广场站内，市民在纳凉休闲。 霍亚平摄 当黄开椿抵达工地，车外温度已经升至35摄氏度。吃完午饭的工人们拖着疲惫的身体，上车找位置坐了 下来。吹着凉爽的空调，大家的表情逐渐放松下来。"除了开放空调，我们还向工人们免费提供饮用 水、藿香正气水、风油精等纳凉物品。"黄开椿说，每天上午11点会准时把车开到工地，到下午3点再离 开。 "工地上实在太热，有了纳凉车，中午总算可以睡个好觉了。"电焊工胡伦武说，开设纳凉公交之前，他 和工友们中午只能躲到树荫底下休息。"三伏天，连风 ...