‘Serious Threat to Public Health’: Phone alerts warn medically vulnerable ahead of extreme heat
Using data from a weather analytics program, AI helps to alert medical professionals of an impending heat alert, so they can ...
Learning from Australia: San Antonio’s path to a cooler, more walkable future
Incorporating comprehensive cooling strategies into city planning is not just a health issue. It’s essential for quality of ...
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The Effects of Humidity on Human Comfort and Health During Heatwaves
Humidity, the amount of moisture in the air, is a crucial component of weather conditions. It varies significantly across ...
After the cold weather in Laos, heatwaves expected to threaten agriculture and public health
Despite enduring one of the coldest winters in years, Laos continues to grapple with the lasting effects of the past years of ...
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The Los Angeles wildfires are finally contained, but Californians still aren’t safe
The smoke may be temporary, but toxic air pollution is an ever-present danger with effects that linger for generations.
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How Citizen Science Efforts Help Researchers Expand Their Reach: The Heat Mapping Case Study
The Reno-Sparks Heat Mapping Project has released the results of its community temperature mapping campaign for 2024 ...
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Earth is heating beyond human limits, scientists warn of deadly thresholds
As global temperatures rise, more regions are experiencing heat levels that exceed the human body's ability to cool itself.
Australia’s healthiest places to live (How does your suburb compare?)
A new study looking at the nation’s healthiest cities has turned up some surprising results. Use our interactive map to ...
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Study Warns of Tens of Thousands of Extra Heat-Related Deaths in Athens by 2100
A new study warns that Athens could see nearly 90,000 additional heat-related deaths by the end of the century due to rising temperatures. Published in *Nature Medicine*, the research predicts that ...
To keep your cool in a heat wave, it may help to water your trees
Heat waves are among the world's deadliest weather hazards. Every year, vast numbers of people are killed by heat stress and ...
Where are Sydney’s sickest suburbs? Follow the money, heat and air pollution
One part of Sydney has several suburbs with near-perfect scores. Less than an hour away, it was a different story.
Plant-covered walls can combat urban heat and help biodiversity
Plant-covered facades help cool urban areas and provide habitats for plants, birds, insects and other organisms. An ...