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SoCal Matters
The Economic and Human Toll of Heatwaves in California
Season 2024
Episode 58
A new report from the state insurance department has revealed that heatwaves in California have killed hundreds and cost billions of dollars in the past decade. These costs come from lost wages and productivity, agricultural and manufacturing disruptions, power outages, and infrastructure damage, all while disproportionately affecting low-income communities.
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