4 factors driving 2023’s extreme heat and climate disasters
2023’s weather has been extreme in many ways. AP Photo/Michael Probst Michael Wysession, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in…
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Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults – an aging population and climate change are putting ever more people at risk
Without home cooling, Phoenix’s weeks with temperatures over 110 F in July 2023 became dangerous. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Deborah Carr,…
As heat records fall, how hot is too hot for the human body?
Outdoor workers face higher risks on hot, humid days. AP Photo/Swoan Parker W. Larry Kenney, Penn State; Daniel Vecellio, Penn…
Is it really hotter now than any time in 100,000 years?
Recent heat waves underscore Earth’s new climate state. Sean Gladwell via Getty Images Darrell Kaufman, Northern Arizona University Is it…
3 tips for preventing heat stroke
3 tips for preventing heat stroke Seattle experienced record high temperatures in June 2021. AP Photo/John Froschauer Gabriel Neal, Texas A&M…
Knowing how heat and humidity affect your body can help you stay safe
JohnEric W. Smith, Mississippi State University Less than a month into North America’s official summer, heat waves are blistering much…
Protect yourself from heat-related illnesses
Protect yourself from heat-related illnesses during home DIY projects Quarantine and social distancing mean spending more time at home. This…