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extreme heat
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A billion lives in the balance: How we prepare for unbearable heat will shape the century
More than 1 billion people live in areas where extreme heat and humidity will surpass the survivability limit by the…
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Climate and health: Stories to watch in 2025
While climate coverage often focuses on heat, its health impacts have a broader audience appeal. Here are some story ideas…
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New research shows how cities can optimize the environmental benefits of trees
New research highlights how a mixed canopy of trees instead of one or two species in an urban environment can…
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HUD releases guidance for protecting families against extreme heat
Prompted by nationwide heat waves, the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development published guidelines for managing extreme heat.
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Tips for reporting on the health impacts of a boiling world
Worldwide, extreme heat kills at least 300,000 people each year. “High temperature events” have numerous adverse health effects that can…