Record levels of heat-related deaths in 2023 due to climate crisis, report findsClimate change poses unprecedented health threats, with record heat-related deaths and rising food insecurity impacting millions globally.
Heat Contributed to 47,000 Deaths in Europe Last Year, but Relief Programs HelpedEurope witnessed over 47,000 heat-related deaths in 2023, highlighting the crucial need for climate adaptation measures to mitigate fatalities.
Heat-related deaths accelerated in the last 7 years, Journal of American Medical Association study findsHeat-related deaths in the U.S. have surged 117% since 1999, indicating a growing public health crisis attributed to climate change and social factors.
NYC releases report on heat-related deaths in midst of first heat wave of summerAround 350 NYC residents die yearly due to heat-related causes; most are heat-exacerbated deaths. Climate change poses increasing risks, particularly for Black populations. Prepare for heat like other weather emergencies.
Extreme heat a death threat to young people in Mexico DW 12/11/2024Heat-related deaths could shift from the elderly to young people by the end of the century due to rising temperatures.
Heat-Related Emergencies Are Soaring in the U.S. Can Hospitals Keep Up?Heatwaves intensified by climate change are leading to a rise in heat-related illnesses and deaths, requiring urgent medical attention.
Record levels of heat-related deaths in 2023 due to climate crisis, report findsClimate change poses unprecedented health threats, with record heat-related deaths and rising food insecurity impacting millions globally.
Heat Contributed to 47,000 Deaths in Europe Last Year, but Relief Programs HelpedEurope witnessed over 47,000 heat-related deaths in 2023, highlighting the crucial need for climate adaptation measures to mitigate fatalities.
Heat-related deaths accelerated in the last 7 years, Journal of American Medical Association study findsHeat-related deaths in the U.S. have surged 117% since 1999, indicating a growing public health crisis attributed to climate change and social factors.
NYC releases report on heat-related deaths in midst of first heat wave of summerAround 350 NYC residents die yearly due to heat-related causes; most are heat-exacerbated deaths. Climate change poses increasing risks, particularly for Black populations. Prepare for heat like other weather emergencies.
Extreme heat a death threat to young people in Mexico DW 12/11/2024Heat-related deaths could shift from the elderly to young people by the end of the century due to rising temperatures.
Heat-Related Emergencies Are Soaring in the U.S. Can Hospitals Keep Up?Heatwaves intensified by climate change are leading to a rise in heat-related illnesses and deaths, requiring urgent medical attention.
Is high school football morally tenable? Three more deaths raise familiar questionsDamar Hamlin's incident highlights ongoing health risks in football, yet the NFL promotes recovery narratives while ignoring systemic safety issues.
Why Waiting For a Bus in New York Can Be DeadlyBus stops in NYC can pose a critical heat risk, especially in low-income neighborhoods, according to a new report.
Two Hikers Die in Canyonlands National Park in 100-Degree TemperaturesHiking 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 waveHeat-related deaths reported in Santa Clara County, California during a prolonged heat wave with temperatures in the 100s.
America's Doublethink on Working Through the HeatHeat 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.