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Heat Waves Still Kill Despite Prep | Seattle News
A deadly 2019 heat wave in the Pacific Northwest killed over a thousand people — and five years later, the region is still grappling with how to protect millions from rising temperatures. While hospitals have improved their emergency response and AC ownership has nearly doubled in Seattle, many renters and low-income residents remain vulnerable. New outdoor worker protections are in place, but the real solution lies in tackling climate change — because without cutting fossil fuel emissions, extreme heat will only grow deadlier across the U.S. and beyond. Support the show:Get a discount at…
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