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Extreme heat and health

Illustration of melting earth with house on top and bright sun in distance against a red background.

Extreme heat is among the deadliest weather threats in the U.S. Rising temperatures take lives, strain health systems, and drive increasing costs. In this discussion, speakers explored who is most at risk and unpacked the economic stakes. They also examined a range of possible solutions, from providing affordable access to air conditioners, to increasing green spaces, to helping neighbors look out for each other. The experts shared research, frontline experience, and practical guidance so viewers could come away with clear steps to help themselves and their communities stay cooler and safer when temperatures soar. 

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