Featured on CTV: UW researchers develop warning system for extreme indoor temperatures

Our researchers are developing a machine-learning-powered warning system to detect dangerously high indoor temperatures in homes across North America.

Using smart thermostat data from 2015 to 2024, the system identifies when homes exceed 26°C for long periods, especially in dwellings without air conditioning.

The goal is to alert vulnerable residents and help municipalities plan interventions, such as distributing cooling resources and deploying emergency services.

You can read the full CTV News article here.