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Adapted from Karasik, R., J. Virdin, and J. Wilson, eds. 2023. Plastics Policy Inventory. Durham, NC: Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Duke University. https://nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/plastics-policy-inventory.

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Clark, J., and A. Ward. 2023. Defining Extreme Heat as a Hazard: A Review of Current State Hazard Mitigation Plans. NI R 23-03. Durham, NC: Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Duke University. https://nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/publications/defining-extreme-heat-hazard-review-current-state-hazard-mitigation-plans.

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