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NPR's 2-year search for the truth about deaths from heat

An investigation from NPR and Boston University finds that heat kills thousands of Americans every year. But official numbers radically undercount heat deaths.

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NPR and Boston University conducted a two‑year investigation that found heat causes thousands of deaths in the United States each year. The study shows that official statistics significantly undercount these heat‑related fatalities. The research highlights a gap between the actual number of heat‑induced deaths and the figures reported by government agencies.

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