PAUSE Act would protect the vulnerable by keeping the power on
The legislation bans utility disconnections due to nonpayment when temperatures reach certain levels and during emergencies.
Tag: heatstroke
Extreme heat can age you as fast as a smoking habit
A new study shows that exposure to high temperatures adds up to 14 months to older adults' cellular age.
Protect Floridians from deadly utility shutoffs
By Dr. Cheryl L. Holder, Florida Clinicians for Climate Action Anna Mae faced an impossible choice: either pay her electric bill ...
Heatstroke leads to chronic heart disease, obesity in mice
New University of Florida research reveals that a single exposure to heatstroke can lead to lasting damage.
‘Heat is something that is dangerous to everyone’ — Climate journalist Jeff Goodell discusses his new book on the risks of rising temperatures
Goodell spoke at the University of Florida about his new book, 'The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death ...
Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults
An aging population and climate change are putting even more people at risk.
This heat is deadly. Miami-Dade agricultural workers deserve water, shade, rest
The ¡Que Calor! campaign aims to protect agricultural workers against extreme heat and prevent more deaths in South Florida.
Know how to deal with this scorching summer
The earth is getting hotter, and climate experts predict that it will continue to do so.
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