The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism

The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism projects

In urban heat islands, climate crisis hits harder

In Baltimore, the burden of rising temperatures isn’t shared.

Health risks rise with the temperature

For people with chronic health conditions, heat and humidity is more than a summer nuisance.

No trees, no shade, no relief as climate heats up

Poor neighborhoods in Baltimore have far less tree canopy than wealthier neighborhoods.