This chapter discusses the devastating impact of extreme heat and its alarming status as the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the US. It highlights the urgency for action in the face of this deadly threat.
When it comes to climate policy, President Biden has accomplished more than any of his predecessors. But activists want more: They want him to declare a climate emergency.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Serena Solin and Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Herman, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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