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  • Why heat waves become deadly

    Alexandria Herr Stephen Lacey

    September 08, 2023 |

    Canary Media |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States

    As deadly heat waves become more common, cities are looking to increase social infrastructure and community connections to keep vulnerable community members safe from the heat.

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  • 'Solidarity, not charity': Mutual aid groups are filling gaps in Texas' crisis response

    Alexandria Herr

    February 26, 2021 |

    Grist |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Texas

    Texas mutual aid groups raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to help people with food, housing, and other supplies after natural disasters, which are increasing due to climate change. Organizers go door-to-door and use social media to identify people in need of assistance, particularly people impacted by structural inequalities in low-income communities, communities of color, and people with insecure housing. Donors, most of whom also come from the community, help with cash or goods donations. Recipients aren’t means-tested and the neighbors-helping-neighbors model allows for quick and passionate action.

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