Chicago. 1995. 700 people, mostly Black or poor, died from the heat. It could happen again

Los Angeles, Miami and Phoenix have “chief heat officers” to coordinate the response for dangerous heat. But experts warn that might not be enough as the planet gets hotter and with inequality in who is most vulnerable.

CHICAGO (AP) — Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat  today!

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