Thermal justice: New report examines threat of extreme heat, suggests culturally informed policies

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Apr 4, 2026, 4:00 pm103 ptsTrending
Extreme heat kills more people in the U.S. each year than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined. But how can we address a seemingly natural force? Heat can often seem solely weather-related, with policies trying to find a solution through temperature metrics, cooling technologies, and alerts. However, a…

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