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Low-Tech Cooling Strategies for Extreme Heat

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As Canada, Mexico, and the United States kick off the FIFA 2026 World Cup, with games scheduled during peak summer heat, this article offers host cities proven, budget-friendly and low-tech cooling methods to protect fans, workers, and athletes. Arm...

How Phoenix Reduced Extreme Heat Mortality

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In January, the Community Data Health Initiative (CDHI) held a virtual quarterly call of its Extreme Heat Learning Cohort, convening teams from Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Chicago, New Orleans, and New York City. The purpose of the cohort is to facilitate...

Maximizing Local Tools for Cleaner, Healthier Air

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In November, the Community Data Health Initiative (CDHI) convened cross-departmental teams from six of the leading cities nationwide: New York City, Denver, Washington, D.C., Detroit, Cleveland, and Houston. These cities are demonstrating how local...

Why Indoor Air Quality Matters for Mayors

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Most air pollution exposure actually happens indoors, where Americans spend 90% of their time, making indoor air quality a critical but often overlooked public health issue. By treating clean indoor air as core infrastructure and starting with schools...

How Data Is Powering Community Action on Climate and Health

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Extreme weather is no longer a distant threat — it’s here. New data from NASA confirms that there has been a dramatic increase of extreme weather events in the past five years, with studies showing the events are more severe, longer-lasting, and frequent...