This article from The New York Times discusses the impacts of extreme heat on Phoenix's population of individuals experiencing homelessness, referencing an article published in 2024 by a Boston University team that includes CATCH team member Gregory Wellenius. The BU team's article found that in two urban areas, people experiencing homelessness were at much higher risk of dying on days of extreme heat. Recent efforts by the City of Phoenix to address this risk have included opening a 24/7 cooling center.
Read the full article at The New York Times here.