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Santa Rosa residents become 'Heat Heroes,' using science to help fight extreme summer temps
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· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the initiative and the planned "Extreme Heat Action Plan" are available from the source.
In Santa Rosa, a citizen-science initiative is underway to track temperatures during the summer. Community members are participating in the effort, which involves monitoring surface and air temperatures. The data collected will be used to inform a future plan to address heat disparities in the area.
This plan is intended to help mitigate the effects of extreme heat in southwest Santa Rosa. Further details about the initiative and the planned "Extreme Heat Action Plan" are available from the source. The effort is part of a broader goal to understand and combat extreme summer temperatures in the region.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
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