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Summer heat

The news can seem dire — climate change driving worldwide temperatures higher toward a tipping point; residents' health at risk from extreme heat; cities and regions facing uncertain prospects. But smart, compassionate minds are exploring solutions from new angles with the uniting belief that there's still time to make a difference. Here, explore ASU researchers' discoveries as they work toward a sustainable future.

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A sign on the freeway warns drivers of an extreme heat wave

It’s time to prepare for deadlier heat waves

New research from ASU shows extreme heat is proving more deadly than what most cities and nations have prepared for.

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