How to Stay Cool during Record-Breaking Heat Waves

Summers are getting hotter, with heat waves that last longer and
occur more often. That makes it even more important to communicate
the risks of heat to vulnerable groups and keep communities and
individuals cool. Sustainability editor Andrea Thompson explains
why it feels hotter than ever and how to keep yourself and your
community safe in the summer heat.  Recommended reading: This
Isn’t Your Grandparents’ Summer Heat How Some Common Medications
Can Make People More Vulnerable to Heat E-mail us at
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