Public healthfromPortland Mercury1 day agoCounty Declares Emergency as Portland Faces Dangerous, Extended Heat WavePortland will face a new heat wave reaching 100 degrees, prompting Multnomah County to declare a state of emergency and open cooling centers.
fromNature2 weeks agoPublic healthTo save lives in heatwaves, focus on how human bodies workHeat-related deaths in Europe reached 110,000 during summer 2022-2023, with severe future risks expected due to climate change.
fromwww.theguardian.com1 month agoHealthExtreme heat could lead to 30,000 deaths a year in England and Wales by 2070s, say scientistsHeat-related deaths in England and Wales could exceed 30,000 yearly by the 2070s due to climate change.
fromwww.theguardian.com1 month agoHealthExtreme heat could lead to 30,000 deaths a year in England and Wales by 2070s, say scientists