As U.S. bakes, mapping shows Black, Latino areas feel more heat
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on September 21, 2022
Locals are tracking temperatures, humidity and other data to help officials protect those living in sweltering 'heat islands'
- Residents track 'heat islands' in their cities
- Hot weather kills more than 700 Americans on average each year
- Trees, reflective road coatings can help cities cool down
By Carey L. Biron
WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Phyllis Robinson has noticed temperatures creeping up in her suburban neighborhood in Washington, D.C. in recent years, but when the forecast predicted a scorching day one Sunday last month she was excited rather . . .
