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climate-change
www.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago
OMG science

April Heat Waves from Gaza to the Philippines Were Made Worse by Climate Change

Extreme heat in Asia has caused deaths, crop failures, and school closures, with refugee camps and urban areas most vulnerable. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 weeks ago
OMG science

At least 20 US states are set for dangerous heat this summer

Extreme heat in 2023 strained grids, causing deaths mainly for vulnerable populations. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Extreme heat, wildfire smoke harm low-income and nonwhite communities the most, study finds

Extreme heat and wildfire smoke have a combined impact on cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Low-income communities and racially marginalized residents are disproportionately affected by the combined harm of extreme heat and wildfire smoke. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

L.A. County looks to require rental units to stay cool in summer

Los Angeles County's supervisors are drafting an ordinance to set a maximum temperature for rental units across the county.
This move is in response to the increasing effects of climate change and extreme heat, leaving renters vulnerable during the hot months. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

London 'unprepared' for effects of climate change, report warns

London is unprepared for the effects of climate change, including flooding and extreme heat.
The review recommends conducting a multi-agency exercise to test the city's preparedness for extreme heat. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
London

Climate change: London is underprepared for extreme weather

London is underprepared for the impact of climate change, including severe flooding and extreme heat.
The lack of planning creates a lethal risk for vulnerable communities. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
OMG science

World not prepared' for climate disasters after warmest ever January

Climate disasters are increasing in frequency and severity due to human-driven global heating.
Extreme heat, fires, and flooding are the main consequences of rising global temperatures. [ more ]
wildfire-smoke
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

As climate hazards converge, more Californians are living in harm's way

Exposure to both wildfire smoke and extreme heat simultaneously can lead to increased hospitalizations for heart and respiratory problems in California.
The most vulnerable communities, with lower incomes, denser housing, and less access to health insurance, are disproportionately affected by the combined hazards. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Wellness

Heat and Wildfire Smoke Are Even More Harmful When Combined, a Study Says

Extreme heat and wildfire smoke simultaneously can lead to increased hospitalizations for heart and lung ailments in California.
The compound effect of these climate threats is greater in communities with lower income, education, health insurance coverage, and tree cover. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Education

Philippines Closes Schools as Heat Soars to Danger' Level

Extreme heat in the Philippines led to school closures, shifting classes online amidst dangerous temperatures. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Wine

It's a sun trap': climate crisis brings boomtime for British wine

The climate crisis is creating ideal conditions for growing grapes in the UK, while traditional wine regions face devastation due to extreme heat. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Public health

Hottest city in US saw record 645 deaths related to high temperatures in 2023

Over 600 heat-related deaths in Maricopa County, majority over 50 years old.
Efforts needed to protect vulnerable groups like homeless and older adults from extreme heat. [ more ]
BKReader
4 months ago
NYC politics

Floating River Pool Coming To City In 2025

A new floating swimming pool called +Pool will be coming to New York City in 2025.
The purpose of the pool is to provide additional swimming spaces for New Yorkers, especially during extreme temperatures. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Environment

The Big Climate Stories in 2024

2024 is likely to be another year of extreme heat and climate change impacts.
The outcome of the 2024 presidential election in the US will have a significant impact on climate change policies and actions. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
Environment

The Most Important Climate Stories of 2023 Aren't All Bad News

To say the year in climate has been a mixed bag is an understatement.
www.france24.com
6 months ago
Environment

Extreme heat will likely kill nearly five times more people by 2050

Extreme heat could cause nearly five times more deaths in the coming decades without action on climate change.
Fossil fuel use contributes to multiple threats to human health, including droughts, infectious diseases, and strain on health systems.
Calls for global action on climate change have not been met, with carbon emissions hitting new highs and continued investment in fossil fuels. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Health

Health Risks Linked to Climate Change Are Getting Worse, Experts Warn

Heat-related deaths of people over 65 have increased by 85% since the 1990s due to climate change.
Exposure to extreme heat has led to income losses as high as $863 billion globally in 2022.
The Lancet Countdown report highlights the irreversible health costs of climate inaction. [ more ]
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