NPR spent 2 years tracking deaths from heat. We found a staggering hidden toll

An NPR investigation reveals that heat-related deaths in the U.S. are significantly higher than official records indicate. The investigation spans two years and uncovers a hidden toll of fatalities due to extreme heat, shedding light on the systemic failures that lead to these tragedies. This matters because understanding the true scale of heat-related deaths can help policymakers and communities implement better preventive measures to save lives and reduce future risks.