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Health of older Americans at risk from growing heat waves fueled by climate change

Heat waves fueled by climate change are arriving earlier, growing more intense and lasting longer, creating higher risks of illness and death for older people who are especially vulnerable to hot weather.

Florida’s ‘Gray Greens’ are mobilizing to save the environment
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Florida’s ‘Gray Greens’ are mobilizing to save the environment

Elders have long played a key role in the conservation movement. Tampa Bay seniors are using their resources and time to combat climate change together.
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