Heat & Health: Expanding 'urban heat island' and warming climate sends more to the ER in Charlotte

On sweltering summer days, the Roof Above homeless shelter in Charlotte doubles as a cooling station. Air conditioning in the building, and more recently fans and misting units on the porch, provide respite from dangerous conditions outside.

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