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Learning heat resilience during extreme temperatures

A woman uses a Smithsonian-branded fan to cool down.
Julia Demaree Nikhinson
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AP
A person uses a Smithsonian-branded fan to cool down near the Washington Monument during an extreme heat wave, Friday, July 3, 2026, in Washington.

The dog days of summer are upon us. But it seems this year that summer heat has more of a bite. Extreme temperatures are changing everything from work, sleep, sports, and summer camps.

There are ways communities can deal with extreme heat, but it takes a systemic approach. In this hour of All Sides, learn about heat resilience and what it takes to build heat-resilient communities.

Plus, what does heat do to the body – how it affects the young, the old, and the in between. And what about those who work under the hot summer sun or in sweltering factories, are there legal workplace protections?

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