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Facing Heat Waves, Cities Ask Scientists to Help Them Protect People
Facing Scorching Heat Waves, Cities Call on Scientists to Understand How People Respond Miami and New York City officials say they need more insight into how searing temperatures affect homeless people and other vulnerable populations By Chelsea Harvey …