European governments have been slow to put in place broader mitigation strategies for extreme heat, allowing deaths to increase. This year may be no different.
Tag: Urban Areas
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In a Texas City, Heat Proved Deadly Even for Those Long Used to It
Extreme heat killed 10 people in Laredo, a sign that the eventual death toll from this year’s widespread heat waves could be substantial.
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Flooding Latest News and Video: More Rain Expected Across Northeast
At least one person died as heavy rain inundated New York’s Hudson Valley and the surrounding areas. More flash flooding is expected in New York and New England.
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Flooding in New York: Photos and Video
At least one person died as heavy rain inundated the Hudson Valley and nearby areas of the state. More rain is expected in the Northeast on Monday.
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American Cities Have a Conversion Problem, and It’s Not Just Offices
Piles of regulations, or “kludge,” and a culture of “no” are limiting the ability to turn building blocks into something new.