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Veterans Memorial Park
Coverage of Veterans Memorial Park in the Nexus archive.
- Heat wave safety: What you need to know
A weeklong heat wave is expected to begin in Watervliet, N.Y., prompting residents to seek cooling measures like the newly opened pool at Veterans Memorial Park. Some homes in the area lack air conditioning, relying instead on furnaces.
- Why Michigan is emerging as one of America’s worst-hit climate states
Michigan experienced 33 tornadoes and severe flooding last year, with a specific tornado in Ann Arbor causing significant damage to parks and infrastructure. Researchers attribute these extreme weather events to climate change.