In a recent feature from MIT’s Spectrum, Professor Justin Steil draws on his experience as both a researcher and paramedic to uncover how extreme heat and natural disasters disproportionately impact vulnerable communities. From spikes in emergency calls in low-income neighborhoods to the long-term housing instability renters face after disasters, his work highlights the uneven realities of crisis response.
The takeaway? Smarter policy, better resource allocation, and more resilient communities can turn urgent data into lasting change.
🔗 Read more: https://betterworld.mit.edu/spectrum/issues/spring-2026/what-911-calls-and-natural-disaster-response-show/?device=mobile
