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States Combat Heat Waves Amid Threatened Federal Cuts

6/4/2025

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As climate change fuels scorching heat waves, New Jersey and North Carolina are stepping up with proactive campaigns to safeguard at-risk communities. Their strategies encompass neighbor outreach, the establishment of cooling centers, and mental health support in Heat-Health Action Plans. However, looming federal budget cuts jeopardize these essential programs, putting public health at greater risk as temperatures soar.

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As climate change fuels scorching heat waves, New Jersey and North Carolina are stepping up with proactive campaigns to safeguard at-risk communities. Their strategies encompass neighbor outreach, the establishment of cooling centers, and mental health support in Heat-Health Action Plans. However, looming federal budget cuts jeopardize these essential programs, putting public health at greater risk as temperatures soar.