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Many U.S. cities are planning for extreme heat, but not all are doing so equitably. A new study found larger cities lead in justice-centered heat planning, while smaller cities lag. Few address the needs of renters, gender minorities, and Indigenous peoples. Xiaofei Qin's research reveals the gaps.

Equity and justice in heat planning across small, midsize, and large cities in the US

Cities globally are facing growing concerns related to extreme heat. Given the uneven distribution of heat impacts within cities and among residents, …

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URBAN Trainee Sheida Hooshmandi's research focuses on how climate justice is conceptualized, implemented, and contested within climate adaptation aid and emerging loss and damage frameworks, with a focus on the Global South.

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Sitting in on budget deliberations, meeting with State Representatives and their staff, and learning more about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into developing and implementing policy really highlights the importance of research that is relevant and useful to decision-makers.

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Highlighting URBAN Trainee Brian Sousa's research into the health co-benefits of state-wide energy incentive programs like Mass Save. His research has relevance for decision-makers as they evaluate the impact such of programs and policies.

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Spotlighting the amazing work of Cat Hauser in her collaboration with the Strong Coast project, Fragments of Hope, University of South Florida, and others, to engage relevant stakeholders in local decision-making processes.

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Donating to URBAN means sponsoring participation in professional development opportunities, funding collaborative projects with community partners, or providing seed grants to make research more interdisciplinary. All donations go directly to students. Now through Apr 8: give.bu.edu/schools/Bost...

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