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Record levels of heat-related deaths in 2023 due to climate crisis, report finds

Climate change poses unprecedented health threats, with record heat-related deaths and rising food insecurity impacting millions globally.

Heat-Exacerbated Deaths Increased in the Past Decade in NYC, Report

Heat-related deaths have been increasing in NYC due to climate change, emphasizing the need for access to cooling at home and addressing structural racism.

Lethally Hot Weather Won't Leave Arizona and Nevada Alone

Extreme heat records in the Southwestern U.S. have dire implications for public health and survival.
Heat-related deaths in Arizona and Nevada have reached alarming numbers in 2024.,
Climate change significantly exacerbates extreme weather challenges.

Heat aggravated by carbon pollution killed 50,000 in Europe last year study

Carbon pollution led to nearly 50,000 deaths in Europe due to extreme heat in 2023. Adaptation efforts have been effective but more action is needed to reduce fatalities.

Heat Contributed to 47,000 Deaths in Europe Last Year, but Relief Programs Helped

Europe witnessed over 47,000 heat-related deaths in 2023, highlighting the crucial need for climate adaptation measures to mitigate fatalities.

Climate change: Extreme heat a death threat to young people DW 12/11/2024

Heat-related death risks may transition from the elderly to the young by 2100 due to climate change.

Record levels of heat-related deaths in 2023 due to climate crisis, report finds

Climate change poses unprecedented health threats, with record heat-related deaths and rising food insecurity impacting millions globally.

Heat-Exacerbated Deaths Increased in the Past Decade in NYC, Report

Heat-related deaths have been increasing in NYC due to climate change, emphasizing the need for access to cooling at home and addressing structural racism.

Lethally Hot Weather Won't Leave Arizona and Nevada Alone

Extreme heat records in the Southwestern U.S. have dire implications for public health and survival.
Heat-related deaths in Arizona and Nevada have reached alarming numbers in 2024.,
Climate change significantly exacerbates extreme weather challenges.

Heat aggravated by carbon pollution killed 50,000 in Europe last year study

Carbon pollution led to nearly 50,000 deaths in Europe due to extreme heat in 2023. Adaptation efforts have been effective but more action is needed to reduce fatalities.

Heat Contributed to 47,000 Deaths in Europe Last Year, but Relief Programs Helped

Europe witnessed over 47,000 heat-related deaths in 2023, highlighting the crucial need for climate adaptation measures to mitigate fatalities.

Climate change: Extreme heat a death threat to young people DW 12/11/2024

Heat-related death risks may transition from the elderly to the young by 2100 due to climate change.
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Is high school football morally tenable? Three more deaths raise familiar questions

Damar Hamlin's incident highlights ongoing health risks in football, yet the NFL promotes recovery narratives while ignoring systemic safety issues.
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Heat Kills Thousands in the U.S. Every Year. Why Are the Deaths So Hard to Track?

Heat-related deaths are underreported, with actual fatalities possibly exceeding current estimates due to inconsistent classification and investigation practices.

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.

Heat Kills Thousands in the U.S. Every Year. Why Are the Deaths So Hard to Track?

Heat-related deaths are underreported, with actual fatalities possibly exceeding current estimates due to inconsistent classification and investigation practices.

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.
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Baby, toddler die after being left in hot cars within 24 hours in separate incidents in Texas

Two tragic heat-related child deaths in Texas within 24 hours raise awareness about the dangers of leaving children in parked cars.

Why Waiting For a Bus in New York Can Be Deadly

Bus stops in NYC can pose a critical heat risk, especially in low-income neighborhoods, according to a new report.

How Our Bodies Can Adapt to Heat

Understanding how the body acclimates to heat is crucial to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths.

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.

Bay Area county reports 19 deaths associated with marathon heat wave

Heat-related deaths reported in Santa Clara County, California during a prolonged heat wave with temperatures in the 100s.

A California inmate died during the heat wave. What do state prison conditions look like?

Incarcerated woman dies in Central California Women's Facility amid heat wave, raising concerns over extreme heat conditions in correctional facilities.

America's Doublethink on Working Through the Heat

Heat can be deadly for workers, and there are no federal rules in place to protect them from this danger.

Excessive heat is sweeping NYC. Heat stroke symptoms to watch for in people and pets, including what your dog's drool can tell you.

Heat is a leading weather-related killer in NYC, causing hundreds of deaths annually.
Recognize heat stroke symptoms: hot, dry skin, confusion, unconsciousness, among others.
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