As Philadelphia reached 96 degrees last month, Penn experts found that the cost of staying cool during extreme heat can create financial and health challenges for vulnerable communities.
Despite known health risks associated with excessive heat, Penn researchers told The Daily Pennsylvanian that Pennsylvania lacks adequate support for residents experiencing energy insecurity. They found that expanding cooling assistance is a viable solution to alleviate financial burden and improve health outcomes.
Cardiology professor and Leonard Davis Institute fellow Sameed Khatana explained the dangers high temperatures can bring. Heat stroke — which can lead to seizure and coma — is a major risk, but not the only one, Khatana said in an interview with the DP…