Urban Heat Islands Face Rising Temperatures This Summer and Beyond
The average summer temperatures in “urban heat islands” will continue to rise due to greenhouse emissions and La Niña weather patterns.
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How redlining makes communities of color more at risk of deadly heatwaves
By Marlene Cimons Extreme heat often kills more people in this country than hurricanes, floods, lightning and tornadoes. But heat is not an equal opportunity killer. “It’s very selective in the way it kills people,” said Vivek Shandas, professor of urban studies…