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Displaying 15 of about 20 results… Study explores effects of summertime heat waves on workforce health in Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Los Angeles Working outdoors during periods of extreme heat can cause discomfort, heat stress, or heat illnesses – all growing concerns for …
… report examines the health consequences of extreme urban heat and the priorities for action and research to mitigate … storm” of risks to global health, particularly from urban heat. This report highlights that the health risks of heat … islands on mortality in Paris during the August 2003 heat wave. Environ Health Perspect 2012;120:254-9. …
… Globally, heat waves have become an increasingly frequent summer affair … high temperatures. The rising frequency and intensity of heat waves can trigger various forms of emotional distress … change causes greater frequency and intensity of extreme heat events is more certain than any other documented effect …
… Large wildfires and severe heat events are happening more often at the same time, … wildfires and hot weather.” When wildfires and extreme heat occur at the same time, they magnify air pollution: … smoke increases fine particulate matter in the air and the heat combines the smoke and other pollutants to create more …
… falling victim to extreme weather events, specifically heat waves like the ones that hit many parts of the world … a fever but she was dehydrated. Climate change is making heat waves longer, hotter, more frequent, and more dangerous … housing movement began in response to a devastating heat wave that hit the country in 2003. That summer, around …
… Last summer’s heat dome caused more than record-breaking temperature … significantly higher climate change anxiety following the heat dome. They believe their study, published in the Journal … 13 per cent among British Columbians after the heat dome. Most participants reported that they were much …
… objective is to define and divulgate the knowledge about heat stress and health consequences in general for the … a well established public health threat.1 When exposed to heat, human thermoregulation, that is, the body temperature … 4 Robinson, P. J. (2001). On the Definition of a Heat Wave. Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, 40(4), …
… worldwide, what can newly sweltering countries learn from heat-hardy ones about ways to stay cool? With the mercury … material or painting roofs white can help hold down the heat inside buildings. In steamy Indonesia's industrial … by up to 10 degrees Celsius (18 degrees Fahrenheit), heat experts say. In hot South Asian nations like India and …
… to increase the severity, frequency and duration of heat waves, the approximately 160,000 individuals in Texas … on Wednesday, Nov. 2, examined the relationship between heat exposure and mortality risks in Texas prisons, focusing … 2001 and 2019 showing that 271 people died due to extreme heat exposure during that timeframe. Even a 1 degree increase …
… effects, mental health and well-being consequences of heat-humidity are important. Our bodies respond biochemically to heat and humidity leading to stress that can compound … well-being conditions appear to be directly affected by heat and humidity, such as schizophrenia, depression , and …
… studies on the cardiovascular effects of heat and cold mainly used aggregated data, such as daily … were stronger among women and people older than 65 years.” Heat was not related to detrimental effects in the overall … on medication use. We can all check the news for extreme heat and cold alerts and follow safety tips from local …
… economic contribution. Climate change impacts — including heat stress, downpours, floods, and clean water scarcity — … economic contribution. Climate change impacts — including heat stress, downpours, floods, and clean water scarcity — … address them (Box 1). Problems worsen with climate change Heat stress Many informal urban workers in India and Zimbabwe …
… that people in the Central Valley experience extreme heat, and we are just beginning to understand the compounding … burns In addition, we need to sharply curtail the heat-trapping emissions driving climate change and … that people in the Central Valley experience extreme heat, and we are just beginning to understand the compounding …
… targets could reduce projected mortality from extreme heat in the year 2100 by more than 80%, saving tens of … targets could reduce projected mortality from extreme heat in the year 2100 by more than 80%, saving tens of …
The cost of living crisis is affecting people around the world. Although it’s been building for some time, the fact that this crisis comes hot on the heels of an ongoing pandemic only makes matters worse.
It’s not surprising, though still worth highlighting, that the cost of living crisis won’t be felt equally across society. For example, the toll will…