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Presentation

Framing the effects of heat on early childhood development

Date
January 11, 2024
Convened by
Early Childhood Scientific Council of Equity and the Environment
Presenter(s)
Nat Kendall-Taylor
Location
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Presentation type
Presentation

Communicating the ways in which heat affects child development is complicated by a set of underlying cultural mindsets but can be facilitated by intentional framing practices. These practices can help make the science better understood and applied in decision making.

Issues
Child and Adolescent Development Climate Change and Environment Equity

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