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Adapting the Nation to Future Temperatures through Heat-Resilient Procurement

Extreme chronic and acute heat exposes millions of American lives to dangerous health risks and threatens our infrastructure. Yet there are many physical solutions available to mitigate the risk of…

04.02.24 | 6 min read
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Environment
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Policy Memo
Enhanced Household Air Conditioning Access Data for More Targeted Federal Support Against Extreme Heat

While access to cooling is the most protective factor against extreme heat events, the U.S. Census lacks granular, residential data to determine who has access to air conditioning (AC). The…

04.02.24 | 7 min read
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Environment
day one project
Policy Memo
Combating Extreme Heat with a National Moonshot

Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States and has been for the past 30 years. Low-income communities and many other vulnerable populations are disproportionately…

04.02.24 | 10 min read
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Environment
day one project
Policy Memo
Adopting Evidence-Based Heat Stress Management Strategies In The Workplace

Millions of workers are subjected to the dangers of extreme heat that increase their risk of heat-related illnesses and fatalities. Due to personal, social, and workplace vulnerabilities, workers are at…

04.01.24 | 7 min read
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Environment
day one project
Policy Memo
Improve Extreme Heat Monitoring by Launching Cross-Agency Temperature Network

Year after year, record-breaking air temperatures and heat waves are reported nationwide. In 2023, Death Valley, California experienced temperatures as high as 129°F — the highest recorded temperature on Earth…

04.01.24 | 7 min read
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