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How air conditioning has changed in Portland since 2021's heat dome

Oregon Public Broadcasting | By Monica Samayoa
Published July 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM MDT

In 2021, a devastating heat wave blanketed the pacific northwest, smashing records. How has AC access changed since then in Portland, one of the major cities affected.

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