As the planet continues to grapple with the devastating effects of climate change, a concerning trend is emerging in New York: extreme heat is on the rise, with temperatures soaring to record-breaking highs. However, despite the growing need for relief, the state's cooling aid program is struggling to keep pace. Designed to provide financial assistance to low-income households and vulnerable populations during heatwaves, the program has been criticized for its inadequate funding and limited reach. With temperatures expected to continue climbing in the coming years, the question on many minds is: will New York's cooling aid program be able to keep up?
Extreme heat is rising. New York's cooling aid isn't NCPR: North Country Public Radio
