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America's hottest city is nearly unlivable in summer. Can cooling technologies save it?

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  Phoenix’s new ‘heat tsar’ is betting on less asphalt, more green canopy and reflective surfaces to cool the sprawling heat island Temperatures in Phoenix are becoming deadly.  Photograph: Ralph Freso/Getty Images Nina Lakhani  Climate justice reporter Thu 27 Jan 2022 05.15 EST A surge in heat-related deaths amid record-breaking summer temperatures offers a “glimpse into the future” and a stark warning that one of America’s largest cities is already unlivable for some, according to its new heat tsar. Almost 200 people died from extreme heat in  Phoenix  in 2020 – the hottest, driest and deadliest summer on record with 53 days topping 110F (43C) compared with a previous high of 33 days. Last year there were fewer scorching days, but the death toll remained staggeringly high, with people experiencing homelessness and addictions dying disproportionately. Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, is accustomed to a hot desert climate, but day and night temperatures have been rising due to global h

Webinar: Preparedness, Public Safety and the Big Game

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  Register now for Verizon Frontline: Preparedness, Pubic Safety and the Big Game. Join Verizon Frontline for the first webinar of our 2022 series. Wednesday, January 26, 1 PM ET Verizon Frontline, the advanced network and technology for first responders, is kicking off the first webinar of our 2022 Public Sector series. During this webinar, we will examine the importance of preparedness, reliable connections, security, resource mobilization and other critical elements that go into successfully and safely executing a large-scale event. Patty Roze (Host) will sit down with our expert panel for a discussion that starts with a look at the big game and extends to other events and efforts where similar considerations are key. • Large-scale event challenges • Building out a network for events • Interoperability between multiple entities • Time-critical mobilization • Security and emergency services • Leveraging the rollout of national 5G Host: Patty Roze Vice President, Sales State, Local an

The Decided Heart Effect

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  I wanted to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of my heart for trusting me to work with FLSE in so many different areas over the years. It is an honor I never take for granted. I am so amazed by your commitment to your communities and your own growth, as you bring your unique gifts to the world.   As we look ahead to 2022, I wanted to share a unique opportunity with you. As you may know, Sonja Montiel and I started a podcast called The DH Effect in 2020. Our mission was simply to help reflect people who were living with decided hearts and having positive impacts on the world. Since then, we have recorded 70 podcasts, reached 20 countries, presented nationally and begun to work with corporations on personal accountability, trust and belonging. We have opened a fun store on our website (see my signature for the website link) and we are now launching membership for masterclasses on the tools we use and have researched to help you live with a Decided Heart.   This year, we are of