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Some of the most sweltering DC neighborhoods lack bus shelters. Cooler spots have them | Greater Greater Washington

October 17, 2024
  • D.C. Policy Center

On October 3, 2024, a D.C. Policy Center report was cited by Greater Greater Washington:

According to the DC Policy Center, the Northeast and Southeast quadrants of DC are not only the hottest, but are home to people most sensitive to high temperatures, because of age, underlying conditions, lack of health insurance, or low income.

Read More: Some of the most sweltering DC neighborhoods lack bus shelters. Cooler spots have them
Additional reading: Chart of the week: D.C.’s heat exposure index shows the impact of severe heat is worst east of Rock Creek Park

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