Heat islands don’t only happen in DC. Here are the neighborhoods in Fairfax County that are hotter than the surrounding areas | WTOP

July 22, 2024

D.C. Policy Center

On July 17, 2024, the D.C. Policy Center was cited by WTOP:

The highest heat exposure scores, according to a D.C. Policy Center analysis last year, are in Wards 1, 5 and 6.

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D.C. Policy Center

Established in 2016, the D.C. Policy Center is a non-partisan research and policy organization committed to advancing policies for a strong and vibrant economy in the District of Columbia. Through rigorous research and collaboration, the D.C. Policy Center develops and tests policy ideas, disseminates its findings, and engages in constructive dialogue and debate.

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Heat islands don’t only happen in DC. Here are the neighborhoods in Fairfax County that are hotter than the surrounding areas | WTOP

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D.C. Policy Center

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