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Tag: heat waves

Energy & Environment

How Hot Is Your Neighborhood? Houston To Map Temperature “Hot Spots” This Summer

Katie Watkins

Posted on June 15, 2020 · Past studies have shown temperatures can vary up to 20 degrees in one city -- and that low-income communities of color tend to bear the brunt of the heat.

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Why The Threshold Of A ‘Heat Advisory’ Depends On Where You Live

Michael Marks, Texas Standard

Posted on July 24, 2018 · Generally speaking, the more often and more intense our exposure to heat, the better we can acclimate to it

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Heat Making You Lethargic? Research Shows It Can Slow Your Brain, Too

ALLISON AUBREY, NPR

Posted on July 16, 2018 · Hot weather can influence cognitive performance, according to new research. Young adults living in non-air-conditioned dorms during a heat wave performed worse on math and attention tests.

Tags climate change environmental health heat waves heat-related illness

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