NASA scientists help a Maryland county plan to beat summer heat risks

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Aug 28, 2025, 3:58 pm273 ptsTop
Thousands of Americans are impacted each summer by excessive heat and humidity, some suffering from heat-related illnesses when the body can't cool itself down. Data from NASA satellites could help local governments reduce the sweltering risks, thanks to a collaboration between NASA scientists and officials in…

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