HEALTHJul 2 · 10:00 UTCWAPO NATIONALBrady Dennis

How Philadelphia’s past tragedy prepared the city for today’s extreme heat

A deadly 1993 heat wave in Philadelphia led to a pioneering program that scientists say continues to save lives. The program has prepared the city for today’s extreme heat.

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