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The 1995 Chicago heatwave revealed an overlooked aggravating factor

A week-long heatwave in July 1995 caused 739 deaths in Chicago.

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Subsequent analyses identified an aggravating factor linked to urban infrastructure.

This discovery influenced heatwave prevention policies.

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