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Not Built For This #6: Maximum Temperature

99% Invisible

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Heat's Human Toll

This chapter investigates the rising threat of heat-related illnesses and deaths during the summer of 2023, particularly impacting vulnerable populations. Through personal narratives and expert discussions, it examines societal inequities in access to cooling resources and the challenges faced by medical professionals. The chapter also critiques government responses to extreme heat, emphasizing the urgent need for holistic awareness and sustainable adaptations to cope with climate change.

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