Extreme heat like many of us experienced this summer is not just uncomfortable. It's dangerous. It can cause serious health problems, especially for vulnerable groups like the elderly, children, and people who have to work outdoors. Scientists say more of us will live with it, more often, by 2050. See what you can do to stay safe.
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