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Heat, the environment and you

Climate Change, Deadly Heat and You

Heat waves are now the leading environmental cause of death worldwide, killing tens of thousands of people every year — and climate change is making it worse. As global temperatures continue to rise, what used to be rare, deadly heat waves are becoming more common, threatening the health of millions and pushing some regions toward conditions where humid heat becomes unlivable. This deep dive explores the science behind heat stress, why humidity is so dangerous, who is most at risk, and how both individuals and entire societies can adapt and protect themselves in a rapidly warming world. Reading Time: 30… Read More »Climate Change, Deadly Heat and You

Heat, the environment and you

Climate Change, Deadly Heat and You

Heat waves kill hundreds to thousands of people around the world every summer.  Global warming is making it worse.  An especially hot summer day today will be a normal summer day in the future.  And the rare, deadly heat wave of today will become common.  In this post we’ll take a deep dive into the medical aspects of heat illness and the link to climate change. According to the CDC, heat is the leading cause of weather related death in the US.  From 1999 to 2009 heat exposure killed 7,800 people.  Not only that, but heat makes chronic medical problems… Read More »Climate Change, Deadly Heat and You