Killer heat: US racial injustices will worsen as climate crisis escalates

Exclusive: new research shows how black and brown neighbourhoods will be hit hardest by global heating

Dangerous heatwaves are exacerbating systemic racial inequalities, with soaring temperatures expected to further disadvantage communities of colour if greenhouse gas emissions keep rising, new research shows.

Extreme heat is among the deadliest weather hazards humanity faces due to the climate crisis, which contributes to thousands of deaths in the US every year.