For two years NPR tracked deaths from heat. A massive investigation by the news outlet found a chronic underreporting of this silent killer. One major player in this oversight is more obvious causes of death, like a heart attack, masking the heat’s role.
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Want to help Oklahoma weather the impact of extreme heat? Try growing more native plants.
Tulsa homeowners can help mitigate droughts and floods by shifting the type of lawns they grow and their approach to lawn care, experts say.
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On Call in Tulsa: HVAC workers brave the heat to keep cool air flowing
We’re following people on the jobs that require 24/7 coverage. First up: The workers who are braving 100-degree temps to service units that keep homes cool.