Tag: heat-related illnesses

As temperatures rise, we need federal standards for water breaks, shade and other basic protections

We mapped temperature variations at the neighborhood scale to show where they are highest and who is most affected.

Florida illustrates how the politicization of climate change has thwarted efforts to tackle the problem

Appointed officials have life-saving solutions to keep the public safe from rising temperatures, but don’t have political power.

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have provided a glimpse into the future if we fail to act.

Over the past four years, Florida has also had the highest rate of emergency room visits because of heat-related problems

The urban heat island effect amplifies temperatures due to the built environment absorbing more heat than natural landscapes.

Altered weather patterns and extreme temperatures can take a heavy toll on our mental and emotional well-being.

About 140 million Americans were under National Weather Service extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings Wednesday.

The workers who form the backbone of Florida’s economy have almost no official protection from the blazing sun.