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New Bedford’s Heat Wave and the Future of Cooling | New Bedford News
New Bedford is facing a brutal heat wave that could feel like 95 to 108 degrees for days — and it’s just the start. The city is turning into a heat island, where concrete and asphalt trap heat, especially in treeless neighborhoods. Experts warn heat days over 95 will surge from seven to fifteen in just three decades. The most vulnerable — outdoor workers, seniors, kids, and those without AC — are at risk, even as people try to cope with fans and cold showers. The city is opening cooling centers and extending lifeguard hours, but long-term fixes like trees, green roofs, and permeable pavement…
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