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Weather Report No. 042 2026-05-17 DE

Inquiry

By Jon Ibarra

6 min read

2026-05-15

A city learns to measure heat by listening to shade.

New street sensors are useful, but the most reliable maps still begin with benches, trees, and the routes people choose at noon.

Market awnings trace the first useful shade of the day.
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