Whether you work outside or are planning a summer getaway, you need to know how to stay safe in this season's extreme heat. And we really do mean "extreme." On July 15,  excessive-heat watches and warnings or heat advisories affected over 100 million people and covered 15 states from Washington state to New Mexico, including Arizona and California, and from Texas to Florida.

Check out these Sierra Magazine articles for helpful tips and information on equitable solutions for building urban heat resilience: 

• How to Stay Safe in the Summertime Heat. Climate change is leading to hotter temperatures. Here’s how to protect yourself.
• The Heat Is On. Because of climate change, this summer threatens to be a scorcher. It’s time to adapt.

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