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Briefing: Thermal justice: New report examines threat of extreme heat, suggests culturally informed policies
Strategic angle: Extreme heat kills more people in the U.S. each year than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined.
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Updated 6 days ago
Extreme heat is identified as a significant public health threat, resulting in more annual deaths in the U.S. than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined.
The report advocates for culturally informed policies that take into account the diverse needs of affected communities to effectively address this issue.
Comprehensive strategies are essential to enhance infrastructure resilience and ensure adequate responses to the increasing frequency of extreme heat events.