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Covering the Health Impacts of Extreme Heat — An Arizona Reporter Weighs In

Summary:

"Before giving summer its send-off, consider that heat kills more people in the U.S. annually than any other weather-related disaster. Phoenix journalist Katherine Davis-Young is well acquainted with this human toll. Drawing on her own reporting experience, she looks at how to cover extreme heat in your community. Pro tip: Don’t wait until next summer to familiarize yourself with vulnerable communities and investigate local mitigation policies."

Organization:

Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)

Author:

Katherine Davis-Young

Published By:

SEJournal

Date:

October 1, 2025

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