California’s Bay Area is Heating Up. Its Infrastructure Isn’t Designed For It

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By By Ruchi ShahagadkarJun 21, 2024, 5:00 am361 pts
The region has one of the lowest air-conditioning ownership rates in the nation, but residents are growing increasingly uncomfortable as summer temperatures rise. By Ruchi Shahagadkar The San Francisco Bay Area is set to endure its first heat wave of the year this month. On June 4, the National Weather Service…

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