Get Ready for More Back-to-Back Heat Waves, Study Says – Grist

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Article Synopsis – Researchers are predicting an increase in serial heatwaves as well as longer and stronger heatwaves in the coming years due to climate change. “Extreme heat already takes more than 600 lives each year in the U.S. — more than any other weather-related disaster. Making neighborhoods more heat-resistant means reducing the amount of covered and paved surfaces, creating more green space, and building affordable housing with materials that keep temperatures bearable.” To read the actual article click here.

By Sharon Gray May 8, 2019 Newsletter