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I think a lot of people are on thecusp of having an "oh shit" moment about extreme heat.The suffering & death will not be evenly distributed. When rich people say "we'll adapt", they mean they'll adapt and the poor will suffer and die.
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I think a lot of people are on thecusp of having an "oh shit" moment about extreme heat.I think a lot of people are on the
cusp of having an "oh shit" moment about extreme heat. Hotter temperatures do not mean tank tops and grilling in the backyard, it means, at best, changing how we live. At worst, it means suffering and death. At worst, it means suffering and death. -
Our actual climate policyI've written about extreme heat mortality on The Climate Brink:
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Our actual climate policyWhat is very hot? My experience is indoor nighttime temps in mid 80s, but lower if you are very young, very old, or have other health problems.
Cities should have resources to help you find cooling centers. E.g., Houston's is here: https://www.houstontx.gov/coolingcenters.html
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Our actual climate policySeriously, WTAF, NYT and WaPo.
Let me be clear: extreme heat kills. Do not try to tough out a heat wave. If your home or apt. is very hot, find a place with air conditioning.
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