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Heat waves hit the poorest people hardest – a new study calculates the future impact on those least able to adapt

  • Written by Mojtaba Sadegh, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Heat waves hit the poorest people hardest – a new study calculates the future impact on those least able to adaptBanana plantation workers in Panama find shade under a vehicle during a break.Jan Sochor/Latincontent/Getty Images

Spend time in a developing country during a heat wave and it quickly becomes clear why poorer nations face some of the greatest risks from climate change. Most homes don’t have air conditioning, and even health clinics can get...

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