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The climate crisis is raising summertime temperatures, and the sky-high heat is straining electrical grids and healthcare systems. A pilot program launched this year is working to address potential heat injuries before they happen.How to Know If the Heat Is Making You Sick“The basic idea is that heat-related deaths, and heat-related health problems including hospitalizations, are preventable,” Caleb Dresser, the director of healthcare solutions at Harvard’s School of Public Health. “We make sure patients have the…

A Portland misting station in Lents park during a heat wave on August 13, 2021. Photo: Nathan Howard (Getty Images)Scorching temperatures are still sweeping around the world, and this time the heat is headed to the historically temperate Pacific Northwest.Temperatures in the Portland metro area are expected to peak at a little over 101 Fahrenheit (38 Celsius) and will hover around the 90s Fahrenheit for the next few days, according to the National Weather Service. Yakima, Washington is expected to see temperatures between…