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While cities like Miami, Los Angeles, and Phoenix have adopted steps to overcome extreme heat situations, experts are wondering if that is enough.
With Earth breaking average heat records, L.A. and other cities face a test of their readiness plans for temperatures that can kill.
CHICAGO (AP) — Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly.
CHICAGO (AP) — Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly.
Cities like Los Angeles, Miami and Phoenix now have chief officers to coordinate planning and response for dangerous heat. Around the world, cities and countries have adopted similar measures, but experts warn those steps might not be enough in a world that is seeing heat records consistently shatter and with continuing inequality in who is most vulnerable.