As Salt Lake City highs stay above 90, some areas suffer more than others — but there are solutions

The hottest areas in Utah’s capital city are more likely to be diverse or have residents with lower incomes and education levels (and sometimes both).

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) A sign hangs next to the front door at Granite Library designating the library as a Òcool zone,Ó or a cooling center, in South Salt Lake on July 16, 2024.

As Salt Lake City highs stay above 90, some areas suffer more than others — but there are solutions

The hottest areas in Utah’s capital city are more likely to be diverse or have residents with lower incomes and education levels (and sometimes both).

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