Why cities are hiring dedicated officials to prepare for extreme heat

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The future of extreme heat waves in cities

Phoenix Heat Becomes a Brutal Test of Endurance - The New York Times

5 Ways to Keep Cities Cooler During Heat Waves - The New York Times

Extreme Heat Dangerous for Elders

The 2023 report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change: the imperative for a health-centred response in a world facing irreversible harms - The Lancet

Work Injuries Tied to Heat Are Vastly Undercounted, Study Finds - The New York Times

A New, Deadly Risk for Cities in Summer: Power Failures During Heat Waves - The New York Times

Heat Wave Resources — Climate Psychiatry Alliance

How can we respond to the dangers of extreme heat in UK cities?, Met Office

Deploy heat officers, policies and metrics

Urban heat resilience: Governing an invisible hazard - Shareable

L.A.'s Chief Heat Officer on the Public Health Threat of Extreme Heat

Angelenos want action on air pollution, climate, poll finds - Los Angeles Times