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Not Built For This #6: Maximum Temperature

99% Invisible

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Heatwaves and Health: A Crisis Unveiled

This chapter examines the impact of rising temperatures on public health, particularly focusing on the deadly effects of extreme heat in Phoenix, Arizona. Through personal stories and societal analysis, it highlights the disparities in heat exposure and access to cooling resources between different socioeconomic groups, emphasizing the urgent need for awareness and action.

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