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Climate change July 8, 2024

Extreme heat can be dangerous for runners, cyclists and anyone spending time outdoors: 6 tips for staying safe

by Susan Yeargin, University of South Carolina, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When summer starts with a stifling heat wave, as many places are seeing…

An image representing extreme heat on a city street

Climate June 27, 2024

Extreme heat waves aren’t ‘just summer’: How climate change is heating up the weather, and what we can do about it

by Mathew Barlow, UMass Lowell and Jeffrey Basara, UMass Lowell, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The heat wave that left more than 100 million people…

Environment June 18, 2024

Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change

by Scott Denning, Colorado State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a…

Health Care June 6, 2024

Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days − if people understand what they mean

by Micki Olson, University at Albany, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You’ve probably heard people say, “It’s not the heat,…

A drawing of Earth with a red thermometer representing climate change

Climate May 23, 2024

Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk

by Deborah Carr, Boston University; Enrica De Cian, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice; Giacomo Falchetta, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, and Ian Sue Wing, Boston University, [This article first appeared…

Climate February 28, 2024

Diagnosing ‘warming winter syndrome’ as summerlike heat sweeps into central and eastern US

by Richard B. (Ricky) Rood, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] One of the most robust measures of Earth’s changing climate is that…

Climate August 28, 2023

More Cities Address ‘Shade Deserts’ as Extreme Heat Triggers Health Issues

This article by Lauren Peace and Jack Prator, Tampa Bay Times, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lauren Peace, Tampa Bay Times and Jack Prator, Tampa Bay…

Climate August 24, 2023

Looking for a US ‘climate haven’ away from heat and disaster risks? Good luck finding one

by Julie Arbit, University of Michigan; Brad Bottoms, University of Michigan, and Earl Lewis, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Southeast Michigan seemed…

Environment July 27, 2023

Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults, and an aging population and climate change are putting ever more people at risk

by Deborah Carr, Boston University; Giacomo Falchetta, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), and Ian Sue Wing, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission]…

Environment April 12, 2023

MLB home run counts are rising – and global warming is playing a role

by Christopher W. Callahan, Dartmouth College and Justin S. Mankin, Dartmouth College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Home runs are exhilarating – those lofting moments…

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