In 2024, while extreme heat affected millions in North America, US national TV news largely ignored the link to climate change, with only 12% coverage. CBS News, through correspondent David Schechter, broke this trend by airing impactful stories connecting climate change to health risks. One story featured a pregnant woman suffering in the heat, emphasizing the increased risk of complications. Another highlighted the struggles of a cancer survivor to afford cooling in extreme heat, showcasing the economic impacts. CBS's coverage aims to inform viewers on these pressing issues, linking climate change to everyday realities.
His second story this week featured Angela Harmon, a cancer survivor who's raising a grandson and can't afford to keep her apartment cool "in the brutal Texas summer" as climate change drives stronger heat waves.
Schechter noted that "during pregnancy the body loses some of its ability to regulate heat," which can lead to serious health risks.
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