Climate change is causing dangerous heat during the school year. The state should make sure districts with the fewest resources get protections.
Parts of Southern California could experience triple-digit temperatures in this heat wave. Here are some tips to beat the heat without air conditioning.As the climate changes, we can expect more days of extreme heat including during the school year. Researchers estimate that 60% ofwill experience at least 100 days above 90 degrees annually by 2035 .
Right now, California is missing out on ample opportunities to keep kids cooler — particularly students with the fewest resources. As is the case for many efforts to fight the effects of climate change, failing to consider equity means leaving out the communities that most need support. Funding for school facilities in California comes mostly from local sources and so varies depending on property wealth, limiting building maintenance and retrofits especially in lower wealth areas. Yet we do not know the full extent of the problem becausedoes not require all schools to have working air conditioners, track which schools have it or define maximum temperatures for indoor learning and outdoor play.
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