The rise in extreme heat events across the United States, spurred by climate change, kills more people than any other type of severe weather or climate disaster and leads to substantial heat-related injuries and illnesses. These health consequences also result in higher health care costs and lower economic productivity. People with low incomes, those living in substandard housing, communities of color, many outdoor and indoor workers, older adults, children, pregnant women, and incarcerated people are among the populations at greatest risk of injury, illness, or death from extreme heat.
Join the Center for American Progress for an event to discuss policy proposals and actions that can protect those most vulnerable to extreme heat and make progress toward reducing pollution and slowing climate change.