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Boston Installs Sensors to Combat Urban Heat Risks
9/1/2025
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Story summary
- The Common SENSES project in Boston has installed 36 sensors in Roxbury to monitor heat risks, with plans for 25 additional sensors.
- Urban heat islands cause temperature differences in neighborhoods, affecting public health; solutions include tree planting and cool roofs.
- The National Weather Service alerts Texas residents of high heat indices, with temperatures surpassing 100°F, posing risks to vulnerable groups.
