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… California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a  heat wave ranking system bill  aimed at preparing the state for dangerous extreme heat events. [...] The bill outlines several factors to be …
… died while on shift in Madrid during last week's withering heat wave. [...] According to research by the polling agency … forces on Thursday announced the death of a worker due to heat in Paracuellos de Jarama, on the outskirts of the …
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… with heating cities could set the example for future heat-stressed citizens to follow. As the world’s cities and towns heat up, authorities and governments often tell people to … of the poorest parts of the planet,  could face extreme heat stress unlike anyone in recorded human history .  …
… population are moderate to very highly vulnerable for cold wave, a report by the IMD’s Climate Hazards and Vulnerability … population are moderate to very highly vulnerable for cold wave, a report by the IMD’s Climate Hazards and Vulnerability …
… 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 …
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… estimate of urban population exposure to extreme heat––referred to henceforth as exposure––for 13,115 urban … population growth intersects with increases in extreme heat. Without this knowledge, there is limited ability to … above 40.6 °C (Fig. 4C). We isolate the peak of the heat wave hitting Aleppo on Aug. 5, during which HImax exceeded 47 …
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… 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. …
… [...] “The reason that most people work outside in the heat is because it's work that has to be done. But it doesn't … to countries in southern Europe with a long experience of heat, you will find that they do have siestas” he says. “I … In high temperatures, construction workers are exposed to heat stroke as well as skin damage, and they also have to …
… packages for Amazon late last month, Alonzo was hit by a wave of exhaustion. Temperatures in Temple Hill, California, … employers  to take measures to protect workers from the heat. Temperatures above 100F (38C) lead to a dramatic uptick … Amazon is making an effort to keep them safe during the heat. But more than a dozen drivers and other DSP employees …
… 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 …
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… that are working to reduce the inequitable distribution of heat risks across populations and urban areas. As cities are … and population groups are more affected by urban heat than others. At the same time, some policy responses to heat impacts can be unfair. To address this, cities can apply …
… 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 …
… hurting their fragile livelihoods, a survey finds Rising heat and heavier rains across South Asia, as the planet … street-food vendor, has also seen her income shrink as heat and unseasonal rains reduce the length of time she can … have led to a dip in paid work, with increasing cases of heat-stroke and water-borne diseases affecting families. In …
… and wider workplace reform Power cuts due to rising heat also disrupt manufacturing Nagendra Yadav has been … hub of Ahmedabad for years, but this summer the rising heat drove him to despair. With May temperatures hovering … summer, breaching century-old records, with multiple heat wave alerts announced by local administrations. With the …
Millions sweltered in a dangerous early summer heatwave Thursday across India and Pakistan that has led to power and water shortages as annual furnace-like temperatures hit South Asia. In New Delhi, a burning rubbish dump choked residents for a third day with temperatures crossing 45 Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) in parts of the region—several degrees highe…

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