A recent study reveals that Miami's extreme heat impacts low and middle-income residents significantly, often making indoor temperatures dangerously high, even above outdoor levels. Conducted by the University of Miami, the research collected data from 57 homes, primarily occupied by low-income individuals who often could not afford to operate or maintain their air conditioning units. Most households had working AC, but financial constraints impeded their use. This issue highlights the ongoing struggle for affordable living conditions amidst increasing summer heat in the region.
"The majority of the homes reported issues with the heat... many households couldn't afford to run their A/C units or repair them if they broke."
"We found widespread issues... it's actually hotter inside some people's homes than outside - dangerously hot."
"Everyone in Miami has AC... The question is does it work and can you afford to use it?"
"The study offers the most comprehensive look yet at the problems of extreme heat inside homes in Miami-Dade."
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