ALL The Colors Of The Rainbow (Except One)
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Heat Related Deaths in New York City
There are hundreds of heat related deaths in new york city each summer. But the rate at which black people die is twice as high compared to other racial and ethnic groups. The key is the elision between heat related deaths and heat stress deaths. Heat impacts stem from structural racism, leading to neighborhood disinvestment,. racist housing policy, fewer job opportunities and lower pay. He related deaths can be ameliorated by getting more air conditioning into homes.
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