“2023 was our hottest year on record. That may be the coolest year we see moving forward as temperatures continue to rise. We must work proactively to protect people from extreme heat,” said HHS Assistant Secretary for Health ADM Rachel Levine. “The good news is that climate solutions are health solutions – they can confer immediate benefits to health and health equity. Together, we can beat the heat.”
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