Green spaces are key to combating record heat in marginalized communities

Green spaces are key to combating record heat in marginalized communities

Millions of Americans are facing record heat with temperatures frequently over 90 degrees Fahrenheit

Alicia White, president and founder of the Project Petals, right, and her sister, Tiffany White, work at Paradise Community Garden, Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Inwood, N.Y. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)