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Extreme heat is magnifying New York’s racial disparities

When blistering temperatures hit New York, a brutal disparity becomes clear: you are much more likely to die from heat exposure if you’re black.

Lack of air conditioning is the number one reason for death from heat stress. According to the Department of Health, black New Yorkers and low-income households are less likely to own or use air conditioning in hot weather due to financial barriers.
Lack of air conditioning is the number one reason for death from heat stress. According to the Department of Health, black New Yorkers and low-income households are less likely to own or use air conditioning in hot weather due to financial barriers.Fhoto: Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP/NTB
  • Myles McCormick (FT)
  • Amanda Chu (FT)
  • Derek Brower (FT)
  • Justin Jacobs (FT)
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Publisert 21. July 2022, kl. 11.55Oppdatert 21. July 2022, kl. 11.55