The climate crisis is a health crisis. This month, high temperatures threaten the well-being of Californians. For some, it was a matter of life and death. In the past decade alone, extreme heat has killed 3,900 Californians. We know who dies from extreme heat. {time} 1045 Older Americans die in homes they can't afford to keep cool. Workers die in the sun, doing jobs they can't afford to lose. After years of ignoring the climate crisis, our Nation has finally directed resources to fighting climate change. Green investments in the Inflation Reduction Act will help older adults live longer and avoid heat-related health emergencies. They will protect our children from wildfire smoke that causes chronic breathing conditions. And by contributing to a healthier workforce, they will keep our economy strong. Broadband Competition
On the recordSeptember 20, 2022
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