Tag: heat
Cutting down the Amazon will bring extreme rain, wind and heat
Environment New findings challenge the belief that deforestation in the Amazon merely dries out its climate, revealing a…
Over 62,700 deaths associated with record-breaking heat during the summer of 2024 in Europe
Extreme heatwaves in Europe have become a major concern in recent years, with record-breaking temperatures and soaring mortality…
These Clothes to Keep Me Cool During Charleston Heat Waves
Living in Charleston, South Carolina as a Northerner has its challenges, especially when it comes to dealing with…
Europe could face weeks of 40°C heat in current worst-case scenario
Volunteers work to extinguish a wildfire near the town of Stamata, Greece, in 2024Nick Paleologos/Bloomberg via Getty Images…
Experts urge physiology-based strategies to protect people during deadly heat waves
Extreme heatwaves can have deadly consequences on the human body, leading to conditions such as heat stroke, heart…
Terracotta Is a 3,000-Year-Old Solution to Fighting Extreme Heat
Terracotta, a 3,000-year-old solution to combating extreme heat, is making a comeback in modern times as companies adapt…
As States Continue to Fail Workers, We Need Federal Heat Protections
The tragic deaths of three workers due to extreme heat in the Southern US this past June have…
Using a fan can make older adults hotter in a dry heat
Montreal Heart Institute-led research has shed light on the impact of electric fan use on older adults in…
Heatstroke and Extreme Heat Exposure Leads to Chronic Health Effects on Kidneys, Heart and Brain
Heatstroke and Extreme Heat can Hurt Health in the Long-Term, Too A pleasant summer day spent hiking, playing…
Fewer cold fatalities, more heat emergencies in California
Climate change is having a significant impact on public health in California, with a new study revealing some…
Tampa Breaks Heat Record as Heat Dome Bakes Eastern U.S.
Tampa, Florida, broke a significant weather record as temperatures soared above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for the first time…
A long-awaited workplace heat rule moves forward, even under Trump
Last summer, the United States took a crucial step towards protecting millions of workers across the country from…