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Real heat

Posted on May 19, 2023 by

In the aftermath of Chicago’s infamous week-long heatwave in July 1995, the city’s residents, but including the mayor Richard Daley and his administration, couldn’t believe that so many had perished in the severe weather. They asked if the toll was … Continue reading →

Posted in Op-eds | Tagged climate crisis, COVID-19 pandemic, Eric Klinenberg, heatwaves, really real, Richard Daley, World Meteorological Organisation | Comments Off