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The Miami Herald discussed the health implications of the warming climate in a recent story about asthma and heart disease in older and poorer populations in southern Florida. As the heat rises, poor asthma sufferers try to fight it by running their air conditioners more often, but often have trouble paying the bills for the excess power. Heat also increases stress on heart patients, making them more vulnerable to heart attacks and other cardiac conditions. You can read the full article at https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/article199310404.html.

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