It’s Hot, Humid and Hazardous

Heat, on average, is the deadliest weather disaster in the U.S., causing typically over 100 deaths each year — more than hurricanes, tornadoes and flooding. Because of climate change, extreme heat is likely to worsen over time. Humidity can exacerbate the issue, preventing heat from properly escaping our bodies. Judson Jones, a meteorologist and reporter for The New York Times covering extreme weather, explains the dangers and how to find relief.

It’s Time to Name Heat Waves Like Hurricanes

the new york times - 07/Sep 18:10

Heat waves are America’s deadliest weather events. It’s time we name them.

Pioneering Report Exposes Worsening Health Threats Of Climate Change In UK

eurasiareview.com - 05/Sep 22:14

A new report has revealed for the first time the wide-ranging and increasing health dangers posed by long-term weather extremes in the UK, as the...

What to know about fracking, false claims and other climate issues mentioned during the debate

lakelandtoday.ca - 11/Sep 20:20

Amid a barrage of climate-infused weather disasters such as flooding and hurricanes , along with the shattering of heat records, wildfires and many...

What to know about fracking, false claims and other climate issues mentioned during the debate

lakelandtoday.ca - 11/Sep 20:20

Amid a barrage of climate-infused weather disasters such as flooding and hurricanes , along with the shattering of heat records, wildfires and many...

What to know about fracking, false claims and other climate issues mentioned during the debate

lakelandtoday.ca - 11/Sep 20:20

Amid a barrage of climate-infused weather disasters such as flooding and hurricanes , along with the shattering of heat records, wildfires and many...

What to know about fracking, false claims and other climate issues mentioned during the debate

lakelandtoday.ca - 11/Sep 20:20

Amid a barrage of climate-infused weather disasters such as flooding and hurricanes , along with the shattering of heat records, wildfires and many...

City of Edmonton activates extreme heat response

westernstandardonline.com - 06/Sep 20:37

The City of Edmonton said it has activated its extreme weather response for extreme heat to keep vulnerable people safe during the hot weather over...

City of Edmonton activates extreme heat response

westernstandardonline.com - 06/Sep 20:37

The City of Edmonton said it has activated its extreme weather response for extreme heat to keep vulnerable people safe during the hot weather over...

Traditional infrastructure design often makes extreme flooding events worse, researchers find

techxplore.com - 04/Sep 15:58

Much of the nation's stormwater infrastructure, designed decades to a century ago to prevent floods, can exacerbate flooding during the severe weather...

Traditional infrastructure design often makes extreme flooding events worse, researchers find

techxplore.com - 04/Sep 15:58

Much of the nation's stormwater infrastructure, designed decades to a century ago to prevent floods, can exacerbate flooding during the severe weather...

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