Heat waves hit the poor hardest – a new study calculates the rising impact on those least able to adapt to the warming climate
The risk from heat waves is about more than intensity – being able to cool off is essential, and that’s hard to find in many low-income areas of the world.
Feb. 10, 2022 • ~7 min
Heat waves hit the poorest people hardest – a new study calculates the future impact on those least able to adapt
The risk from heat waves is about more than intensity – being able to cool off is essential, and that’s hard to find in many low-income areas of the world.
Feb. 10, 2022 • ~7 min
Disasters can wipe out affordable housing for years unless communities plan ahead – the loss hurts the entire local economy
The most affordable homes face the highest risks from disasters for three key reasons.
Feb. 9, 2022 • ~9 min
Disasters can wipe out affordable housing forever unless communities plan ahead – that loss hurts the economy
The most affordable homes face the highest risks from disasters for three key reasons.
Feb. 9, 2022 • ~9 min
Energy poverty is linked to physical and mental health – our research proves it
We found a link between energy poverty and wellbeing, inflammation and cardiovascular disease.
Feb. 4, 2022 • ~5 min
The sunsetting of the child tax credit expansion could leave many families without enough food on the table
The 2021 child tax credit expansion helped lift millions of families with children out of hunger. After those payments ended in December 2021, those families may again face food insufficiency.
Jan. 21, 2022 • ~5 min
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