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July 11, 2024: Maintaining health, envisioning cooler neighborhoods amidst Colorado’s extreme heat

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CHATFIELD STATE PARK SWIM BEACH HOT SUMMER WEATHER
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Beach-goers at Chatfield State Park head into the water on paddleboards and inflatable rafts, as Colorado’s Front Range prepares for a severe heatwave in the coming days, July 10, 2024.

As extreme heat grips parts of Colorado, we'll ask the state climatologist if triple-digit temperatures are the new norm. And we'll break down the many ways heat can impact our health -- like the difference between heat stress and heat stroke as well as rethinking the way neighborhoods and cities are built to keep them cooler in the future. Also, saving Dinosaur Ridge and Colorado Wonders about turquoise.