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Kristina Dahl is a principal climate scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists, where she conducts research on extreme heat, sea level rise, and climate impacts on communities. She holds a Ph.D. in environmental health sciences from the University of California, Berkeley, and focuses on translating climate science into actionable information for policymakers and the public.