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How better weather forecasting can make a difference in mortality rates

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(Left) University of Arizona economics professor Derek Lemoine. (Right) Urban skyline.
How better weather forecasting can make a difference in mortality rates

Warnings about hurricanes and tornadoes help save lives, but researchers are beginning to study how alerts about extremely hot and cold weather can make a difference, too. University of Arizona economics professor Derek Lemoine discusses the connection between better weather forecasts and mortality rates.

Derek Lemoine spoke with University of Arizona astrophysics professor Erika Hamden.

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