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Feel the Burn: NASA’s ECOSTRESS Reveals Which Phoenix Streets To Avoid This Summer


Roads and sidewalks in some areas get so hot that skin contact could result in second-degree burns. NASA mapped Phoenix's high surface temperatures using the ECOSTRESS instrument, revealing burn risks and the cooling benefits of green areas. This study underscores the urban heat challenges and su

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