#extreme-heat

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#climate-change
Health
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Living with extreme heat might make you age faster

Chronic exposure to extreme heat accelerates biological aging, influencing health beyond immediate conditions.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago
Environment

Living in extreme heat may speed up aging process in adults 56 and older, USC study suggests

Extreme heat may accelerate aging by up to a year for older adults residing in hotter neighborhoods.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago
Mental health

Too Hot to Handle?

Extreme heat significantly threatens physical and mental health, increasing anxiety, depression, and heat-related medical issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Even the breeze was hot': how incarcerated people survive extreme heat in prison

Extreme heat in prisons is a critical health crisis exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased mortality and psychological distress among inmates.
fromFast Company
6 months ago
Remote teams

A business case for protecting workers from extreme heat

Proposed OSHA regulations on extreme heat seek to protect workers and mitigate heat-related illnesses, driving productivity improvements.
fromFortune Europe
8 months ago
OMG science

Extreme heat and humidity are causing 47,000 deaths across Europe-here's what it does to the human body

Extreme heat poses significant health risks, leading to thousands of deaths globally, particularly affecting vulnerable populations.
Rising temperatures and increased frequency of heat waves reflect the broader impact of climate change on public health.
Health
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Living with extreme heat might make you age faster

Chronic exposure to extreme heat accelerates biological aging, influencing health beyond immediate conditions.
Environment
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Living in extreme heat may speed up aging process in adults 56 and older, USC study suggests

Extreme heat may accelerate aging by up to a year for older adults residing in hotter neighborhoods.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Even the breeze was hot': how incarcerated people survive extreme heat in prison

Extreme heat in prisons is a critical health crisis exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased mortality and psychological distress among inmates.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
6 months ago

A business case for protecting workers from extreme heat

Proposed OSHA regulations on extreme heat seek to protect workers and mitigate heat-related illnesses, driving productivity improvements.
OMG science
fromFortune Europe
8 months ago

Extreme heat and humidity are causing 47,000 deaths across Europe-here's what it does to the human body

Extreme heat poses significant health risks, leading to thousands of deaths globally, particularly affecting vulnerable populations.
Rising temperatures and increased frequency of heat waves reflect the broader impact of climate change on public health.
more#climate-change
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Environment

The Dramatic Effect That Buying a House in These 'Hot' States Will Have on Your DNA

Extreme heat accelerates biological aging in older adults, particularly in hotter regions like Phoenix.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

On sweltering Miami summer days, it can be hotter inside homes than out, study finds

Low and middle-income Miami residents struggle with extreme heat in homes despite having air conditioning due to affordability issues.
#public-health
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Check on your neighbors': how isolation makes extreme heat more deadly

Social isolation significantly increases the risks associated with extreme heat, particularly for those living alone.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago
California

California housing officials recommend state protect renters from extreme heat

California aims to implement maximum indoor temperature standards to combat heat-related health risks, facing opposition from landlords concerned about costs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Check on your neighbors': how isolation makes extreme heat more deadly

Social isolation significantly increases the risks associated with extreme heat, particularly for those living alone.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago
California

California housing officials recommend state protect renters from extreme heat

California aims to implement maximum indoor temperature standards to combat heat-related health risks, facing opposition from landlords concerned about costs.
more#public-health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Heat danger' warning about 2026 World Cup venues

The 2026 World Cup could face dangerous heat levels in most stadiums, prompting a call to avoid afternoon games.
Parenting
fromKqed
6 months ago

Child Care Centers Challenged By Extreme Heat | KQED

Extreme heat and pollution are critical threats to children's safety in schools and childcare centers, necessitating urgent infrastructural improvements.
fromBleacher Report
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

49ers Make Uniform Change for Cardinals Game Ahead of Possible Record Temperatures

49ers to wear throwback uniforms for anticipated high temperatures against Cardinals.
Temperatures projected to reach record highs for a game at Levi's Stadium.
49ers coach Shanahan's request for all-white uniforms was denied by the league.
#weather-forecast
fromSFGATE
10 months ago
California

California heat wave updates: East Bay parks close due to high temperatures

Extreme fire conditions and excessive heat have led to inland parks closure in East Bay Regional Park District.
fromSFGATE
10 months ago
California

California heat wave updates: East Bay parks close due to high temperatures

Extreme fire conditions and excessive heat have led to inland parks closure in East Bay Regional Park District.
more#weather-forecast
fromThe Atlantic
7 months ago
Education

How to Save Outdoor Recess

Extreme heat in summer forces Chicago schools to keep kids indoors for recess, prompting calls for shaded playgrounds.
The importance of outdoor activity for children underscores the need for better shade solutions in schoolyards.
OMG science
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Hamilton's near heatstroke puts F1 driver safety in focus DW 09/23/2024

Concerns about driver safety in Formula One are heightened due to extreme heat conditions affecting drivers' health and performance.
#power-outage
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US news

We Can't Sleep': Houstonians Still Without Power Struggle to Stay Cool

Houston is recovering from a severe thunderstorm that left many without power and dealing with extreme heat.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago
Los Angeles

Hollywood Bowl cancels show after power outage amid L.A. heat wave

Extreme heat caused the Hollywood Bowl to cancel its Sunday program due to a power outage.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US news

We Can't Sleep': Houstonians Still Without Power Struggle to Stay Cool

Houston is recovering from a severe thunderstorm that left many without power and dealing with extreme heat.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago
Los Angeles

Hollywood Bowl cancels show after power outage amid L.A. heat wave

Extreme heat caused the Hollywood Bowl to cancel its Sunday program due to a power outage.
more#power-outage
#climate-impact
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 months ago
Wine

Hot weather creating challenges for Sonoma Valley grape harvest: 'It's a very challenging time'

Extreme heat significantly impacts grape harvesting practices in Sonoma County, necessitating close attention and swift action from growers.
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 months ago
Wine

Hot weather creating challenges for Sonoma Valley grape harvest: 'It's a very challenging time'

Extreme heat significantly impacts grape harvesting practices in Sonoma County, necessitating close attention and swift action from growers.
more#climate-impact
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | In a Brutal Summer, Miracles Still Bloom

Drought and extreme heat create emotional and physical longing for cooler conditions, reflecting a deeper madness in nature.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
8 months ago

Heat Advisory in Effect From 11:00am to 8:00pm Today

New Yorkers are advised to take precautions due to extreme heat, with cooling centers available and health risks highlighted.
#hiking
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

Two Hikers Die in Canyonlands National Park in 100-Degree Temperatures

Hiking in extreme heat without water can be fatal, as seen in recent deaths in Canyonlands National Park and other Southwestern parks.
fromSFGATE
8 months ago
New York City

Death Valley employee 'lost consciousness' before rescue in national park

Severe dehydration can lead to dangerous situations even for experienced hikers in extreme heat conditions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

Two Hikers Die in Canyonlands National Park in 100-Degree Temperatures

Hiking in extreme heat without water can be fatal, as seen in recent deaths in Canyonlands National Park and other Southwestern parks.
fromSFGATE
8 months ago
New York City

Death Valley employee 'lost consciousness' before rescue in national park

Severe dehydration can lead to dangerous situations even for experienced hikers in extreme heat conditions.
more#hiking
#climate-crisis
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
OMG science

The place I love is in flames': the people living and working in extreme heat

2024 is poised to be the hottest year on record, with extreme heat leading to unprecedented wildfires.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Medicine

Asphalt burns, delirium, body bags: extreme heat overwhelms ERs across US

Extreme heatwaves, aided by the climate crisis, are increasingly overwhelming emergency rooms with heat-sick patients, but they are not acknowledged as disasters by the federal government.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Asphalt burns, delirium, body bags: extreme heat overwhelms ERs across US

Extreme heatwaves, aided by the climate crisis, are increasingly overwhelming emergency rooms with heat-sick patients, but they are not acknowledged as disasters by the federal government.
more#climate-crisis
#heatwave
fromLos Angeles Times
11 months ago
California

California's heat wave sets daily records, with possibly more on the way

California experiences record-setting temperatures in early June amid a severe heatwave, sparking concerns about health risks.
fromSFGATE
10 months ago
California

'This could be deadly': SF Bay Area could see a 2-week heat event

The San Francisco Bay Area is experiencing a prolonged heatwave with temperatures well above normal and persisting for at least two weeks.
fromsilive
10 months ago
NYC politics

Gov. Kathy Hochul says it will feel like 100 degrees during N.Y. heat wave

Governor Hochul urges New Yorkers to prepare for a heatwave and thunderstorms, emphasizing the risks of extreme heat and need for precautions.
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago
US news

How to stay cool in extreme heat without air-conditioning

People in regions with extreme heat can use traditional methods to stay cool without air conditioning. Hydration and preventive measures are crucial to avoid heat-related illnesses.
fromLos Angeles Times
11 months ago
California

California's heat wave sets daily records, with possibly more on the way

California experiences record-setting temperatures in early June amid a severe heatwave, sparking concerns about health risks.
fromSFGATE
10 months ago
California

'This could be deadly': SF Bay Area could see a 2-week heat event

The San Francisco Bay Area is experiencing a prolonged heatwave with temperatures well above normal and persisting for at least two weeks.
fromsilive
10 months ago
NYC politics

Gov. Kathy Hochul says it will feel like 100 degrees during N.Y. heat wave

Governor Hochul urges New Yorkers to prepare for a heatwave and thunderstorms, emphasizing the risks of extreme heat and need for precautions.
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago
US news

How to stay cool in extreme heat without air-conditioning

People in regions with extreme heat can use traditional methods to stay cool without air conditioning. Hydration and preventive measures are crucial to avoid heat-related illnesses.
more#heatwave
fromArs Technica
9 months ago
OMG science

One more way to die: Tremors when Vesuvius erupted collapsed shelter walls

Archaeologists debate whether victims in Pompeii died from asphyxiation, extreme heat, or a combination of factors.
#wildfire-risk
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

'An absolute scorcher': Sweltering heat, wildfire risk loom for July Fourth weekend

Extreme heat and increased wildfire risk in Southern California leading to dangerous conditions, urging precautions and heat warnings.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
California

California's Death Valley may tiedaily record of 129F on Sunday

Furnace Creek, California will experience extreme heat reaching 129F, posing wildfire risks and breaking temperature records in Death Valley.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

'An absolute scorcher': Sweltering heat, wildfire risk loom for July Fourth weekend

Extreme heat and increased wildfire risk in Southern California leading to dangerous conditions, urging precautions and heat warnings.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
California

California's Death Valley may tiedaily record of 129F on Sunday

Furnace Creek, California will experience extreme heat reaching 129F, posing wildfire risks and breaking temperature records in Death Valley.
more#wildfire-risk
California
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

Photos: Thompson fire north of Sacramento forces thousands to evacuate

Wildfire in Northern California forces 13,000 evacuations with extreme heat continuing.
Large plume of smoke and nearly 5 square mile growth in the Thompson fire near Oroville.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Medicine

Why pregnant people are more at risk during heatwaves and ways to stay safe

Pregnant individuals face increased risks during extreme heat due to physiological changes and higher susceptibility to heat illnesses and complications.
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Wellness

How to Sleep Better in the Heat

Extreme heat can affect sleep quality, especially for vulnerable groups like low-income families without air conditioning or individuals with underlying health conditions.
fromInsideEVs
10 months ago
Wearables

Beat The Heat: Best EV Charging Practices For Summer

Extreme summer heat can be more damaging to EVs than winter conditions, requiring specific care routines to prevent overheating.
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