Urban heat waves imperil L.A.'s most vulnerable communities (IMAGE)

University of Southern California

Urban heat waves imperil L.A.'s most vulnerable communities

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As heat waves intensify, low-income and disadvantaged communities across south Los Angeles are most at risk, USC researchers say. Disruptions such as climate change and coronavirus underscore threats to vulnerable populations and the need for solutions.

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