Hennepin and Ramsey counties are participating in an international heat island study — gathering data officials hope will help them target outreach on extreme heat and health risks.
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Author Archives: Andrew Hazzard
Andrew Hazzard is a reporter with Sahan Journal who focuses on climate change and environmental justice issues. After starting his career in daily newspapers in Mississippi and North Dakota, Andrew returned to Minneapolis where he worked for local publications such as Southwest Journal. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists. Andrew enjoys travel, speaks Spanish, and is a depressed supporter of Minnesota's professional sports teams. He and his wife live in Minneapolis.