4 ways that cities can—and should—protect their citizens from extreme heat

The long-term fix, of course, requires us to stop burning fossil fuels. But there are other short-term actions that can ultimately save lives.

Extreme heat is going to be a new normal for much of America. Just look at the data: June was the hottest June on record; May was the hottest May on record. Last year was the hottest year on record, and this year looks poised to be the same.