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UT research may help Austin address record-breaking heat

A federally funded program at UT Austin could help ATX be more prepared during future heatwaves.

By London Gibson
, September 8, 2023
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Austin residents may soon have a few extra tools for coping with extreme heat.

Photo by ATXtoday

Fingers crossed, Austin — help might be on the way.

Last week, Austin’s U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett announced UT researchers received federal funding for a three-year study on how to help prepare for record-breaking heat in the Austin area (In case you missed it, this summer was the hottest on record in ATX).

As reported by KVUE , as many as 40 researchers from the university and the City of Austin will participate in the program, which may study subjects including:

City leaders hope this research — which still needs to go through final approval and be signed into law by Mayor Kirk Watson — will inform city decisions during future heatwaves.

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London Gibson
London is based in Austin, TX and has contributed publications including the Indianapolis Star, the Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monthly. Born and raised in the Hill Country, she’s a graduate of UT Austin and loves reading, hiking with her dog, and eating queso.