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China is CREATING heat waves over the Pacific Ocean, study claims

China's reduction in aerosol emissions unintentionally caused 'heat blobs' in the northeast Pacific, leading to ecological disruptions. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

2 weeks ago

OMG science

How Some Common Medications Can Make People More Vulnerable to Heat

Rising temperatures are worsening the risks of heat-related illnesses, especially for those relying on certain medications like antipsychotics. [ more ]

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1 month ago

Science

Heat and Floods Are Increasingly Hitting Coastlines with a One-Two Punch

Compound events of coastal flooding and heat waves are increasing due to global warming, posing greater risks for coastal communities. [ more ]

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5 months ago

Science

Hottest Survivable Temperatures Are Lower Than Expected

Current methods for measuring deadly heat may underestimate mortality rates

Wet-bulb global temperature is inadequate in predicting heat survivability [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

6 months ago

Public health

Jamaica's dengue fever outbreak shows the deadly effects of record heat

Small island developing states (Sids) experienced 103 health-threatening heat days each year between 2018 and 2022.

Increased heat due to the climate crisis is exacerbating the frequency of dengue fever outbreaks.

Dengue fever is a climate-sensitive disease spread by infected mosquitoes, and repeated infections increase the severity and risk of acquiring the disease. [ more ]