One urban heat island has a plan to bring residents some relief

Courtesy Angela M. Chalk(NEW ORLEANS) -- As extreme heat takes over the U.S., millions of Americans will be faced with the “urban heat island” effect. The lack of vegetation and shade, as well as an increase in paved surfaces and buildings, is causing...

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