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Why Heat Waves of the Future May Be Even Deadlier Than Believed

Rising global temperatures may exceed human tolerances, posing serious health risks due to increased humidity and ineffective body cooling.

The climate crisis in charts: how 2024 has set unwanted new records

Global boiling is occurring as 2024 is set to be the hottest year on record, impacting vulnerable communities and ecosystems.

Young people are dying of heat and their risks could grow, study finds

Young people, especially under 35, are increasingly vulnerable to heat-related deaths, contrary to previous focus on the elderly.

Footballers at very high risk of extreme heat stress' during World Cup 2026

Footballers face extreme heat stress at World Cup stadiums, necessitating a reevaluation of event timings and safety protocols.

Luke O'Neill: Lessons I learnt in Australia about why we need to move fast to save the planet

Climate change is causing significant health impacts, particularly through heat stress.
Global climate negotiations are becoming increasingly urgent as the crisis escalates.

Why Heat Waves of the Future May Be Even Deadlier Than Believed

Rising global temperatures may exceed human tolerances, posing serious health risks due to increased humidity and ineffective body cooling.

The climate crisis in charts: how 2024 has set unwanted new records

Global boiling is occurring as 2024 is set to be the hottest year on record, impacting vulnerable communities and ecosystems.

Young people are dying of heat and their risks could grow, study finds

Young people, especially under 35, are increasingly vulnerable to heat-related deaths, contrary to previous focus on the elderly.

Footballers at very high risk of extreme heat stress' during World Cup 2026

Footballers face extreme heat stress at World Cup stadiums, necessitating a reevaluation of event timings and safety protocols.

Luke O'Neill: Lessons I learnt in Australia about why we need to move fast to save the planet

Climate change is causing significant health impacts, particularly through heat stress.
Global climate negotiations are becoming increasingly urgent as the crisis escalates.
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Orange County Congressional Race Could Be Key To Control Of House | KQED

Cal/OSHA is enforcing safety regulations against agricultural employers failing to protect workers from heat-related hazards.
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Wearable heat tech sensors could save workers from overheating, but they're controversial

Employers are using wearable technologies to monitor worker safety and mitigate heat stress during hazardous cleanup operations.

Sensors can read your sweat and predict overheating. Here's why privacy advocates care

Wearable technologies are increasingly utilized to monitor worker safety amid rising temperatures and potential heat stress.

Wearable heat tech sensors could save workers from overheating, but they're controversial

Employers are using wearable technologies to monitor worker safety and mitigate heat stress during hazardous cleanup operations.

Sensors can read your sweat and predict overheating. Here's why privacy advocates care

Wearable technologies are increasingly utilized to monitor worker safety amid rising temperatures and potential heat stress.
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A Sweltering U.S. Open Inspires Many Ways To Stay Cool, Most Of Them Useless | Defector

Extreme heat significantly impacted players and spectators alike at the Flushing tournament, affecting performance and crowd comfort alike.

US delivery workers swelter in record heat many without AC in their vans

UPS drivers face severe summer heat challenges, necessitating extreme cooling measures to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Literally off the charts': global coral reef heat stress monitor forced to add new alerts as temperatures rise

The US government's Coral Reef Watch program has added three new alert categories to represent increasing temperature extremes on coral reefs.
Coral reefs are highly vulnerable to heat stress caused by global warming, which can lead to coral bleaching and mortality.
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