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Displaying 60 of about 462 results… So why did the state with the highest number of worker heat fatalities just roll back the few flimsy protections it … of a scorching summer, as people are dying on the job from heat-related illnesses, Texas Governor Greg Abbott just … Also this month, China experienced a record-breaking heat wave, and temperatures in North Africa reached 122 degrees F …
… Heat is the top killer among all types of weather hazards, … tornadoes. Older people can get into serious danger, as heat and dehydration stress bodies already challenged by age … and emergency planners say seniors’ best defence against heat is social connection, with family and neighbours …
… 153 billion hours of work were lost due to extreme heat. In a changing climate, heatwaves are expected to become … million full-time jobs. Similarly, economic losses due to heat stress at work are projected to increase to US$2.4 trillion in 2030, with the impact of heat stress being most pronounced in lower–middle- and …
… and mortality in adults, but less is known about how heat affects children. Our study, led by Dr. Aaron Bernstein … Perspectives , is the first to evaluate the impacts of heat on children’s health in all major regions around the … 27 states from May to September, 2016-2018. It found that heat increases the number of children who visit the emergency …
… Extreme heat doesn’t get the attention it deserves from state … states in the southeastern United States address extreme heat in their federally mandated hazard mitigation plans … property over people, meaning that health hazards such as heat are underemphasized compared to highly destructive …
… the international dateline in Alaska. The unprecedented heat in Western North America has also triggered devastating … patterns in this summer. This has brought unprecedented heat, droughts, cold and wet conditions in various places. … of summer season with the warming of Arctic and the heat accumulation in the ocean needs to be investigated," …
… are facing a potentially staggering expansion of dangerous heat over the coming decades. This interactive map identifies … the average number of days per year above a 100°F heat index that are projected to occur at military bases in … are facing a potentially staggering expansion of dangerous heat over the coming decades. This interactive map identifies …
… degrees F) by 2100. But that is only part of the story; heat waves will probably become more prevalent, with annual … to 14.4 F) by 2080, according to the study. It is these heat waves that may produce the most problems. Due to warming … may soon have a hard time getting off the ground in the heat of the day. Here, a jet takes off from the Canary …
… By Jennifer Weeks Oppressive heat across much of North America since the end of June has … the warmest time of year for much of the nation, so more heat waves could develop in the coming weeks. These articles from our archive offer insight into heat wave impacts, and some ways to cope with them. 1. Air …
… Sciences on April 12. From prediction to protection Heat waves are common in California’s Central Valley, a … and nut crops, as well as extensive dairy production, and heat waves can wreak havoc on agricultural production. The dairy industry had a heat wave-induced economic loss of about $1 billion in 2006, for …
… this year, 128 million people were under excessive heat warnings in the U.S. [...] Heat-absorbing urban surfaces and building materials, lack of cool green space, waste heat from multiple sources (such as cars) and heat-trapping …
… residents of the desert Southwest brace for extreme heat. But this year, heat waves have impacted areas from Seattle to Slovenia that … all over Europe have been sweating over “Lucifer,” a heat wave that caused at least two deaths and stoked forest fires. …
… 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 …
… Texas, it’s obvious that some streets are shaded from heat while others bake in the Sun. “In certain neighborhoods, … a lot more shade—places where you can seek refuge from the heat,” said Renteria, a doctoral student studying sociology … and design and, by extension, residents’ risk of high heat exposure. Communities historically segregated by race …
… from Virginia illuminate the health care costs of extreme heat, which amount to approximately $1 billion every summer … is causing an increase in prolonged periods of extreme heat. With this has come a rise in incidences of heat-related … that can be defined in various ways. 4 For example, a heat wave in July or August could be defined as two or more …