CFL DRI - Extreme Heat

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Wed, 2018-06-27 17:47 — jperodin

This working group is focused on discussions about extreme heat.

The mission of this working group is to focus on discussions about extreme heat.

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2023 was the year of record heat temperatures

Wed, 2023-12-27 09:32 — mike kraft

2023 was the year of record heat temperatures Humans have just experienced what will go down as the hottest year in recorded history -- so far -- as the planet experienced heating at an unprecedented pace. ABC News ABC News

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Throughout 2023, records for the warmest temperatures around the world were broken one by one. But record-eclipsing temperatures will no longer be an anomaly if greenhouse gas emissions that fuel global warming continue at the current pace, according to climate scientists.

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Climate change: Extreme heat could lead to 233% increase in U.S. excess cardiovascular deaths--study

Mon, 2023-10-30 10:55 — mike kraft

Extreme heat could lead to 233% increase in U.S. excess cardiovascular deaths, study says A large increase in greenhouse gas emissions would lead to a 233% increase in excess cardiovascular deaths in the U.S., or 5,491 excess deaths annually, according to a new study. Theresa Gaffney STAT

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New Medical alert system prompts medical personnel to warn patients about high heat risks

Fri, 2023-09-01 13:25 — mike kraft

When Temps Rise, So Do Medical Risks. Should Doctors and Nurses Talk More About Heat? The medical dangers of heat are real. But people often ignore public heat alerts or don’t realize how vulnerable they are. A new alert system prompts clinicians to talk about heat with patien… khnkytjaw KFF Health News

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Record-setting U.S. heat dome hits 143 million

Tue, 2023-08-22 10:51 — mike kraft

Record-setting heat dome leaves 143 million people under extreme heat alerts The "brutal" heat wave is setting records for its intensity since at least 1950. Jacob Knutson,Andrew Freedman,Rebecca Falconer Axios

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Many American Cities Get Hotter, creating more heatstroke and health system problems.

Thu, 2023-08-10 12:18 — mike kraft

As Many American Cities Get Hotter, Health Systems Face Off Against Heatstroke With millions of Americans suffering under relentless heat waves this summer, more people are seeking medical attention for heat-related illnesses. As temperatures get more extreme, hospitals, fire… khnkit KFF Health News

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Using rapid cooling body bags to heat stroke victims --ER doctor

Wed, 2023-07-19 09:55 — mike kraft

From rapid cooling body bags to 'prescriptions’ for AC, doctors prepare for a future of extreme heat From body bags for rapid cooling to "prescriptions" for air conditioners, doctors are preparing for a future of extreme heat linked to climate change. Karen Pennar STAT

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U.S. heat wave prompts weather service urgent warnings.

Thu, 2023-07-13 09:43 — mike kraft

Heat wave spanning from Florida to California prompts urgent warnings Extreme heat is the number one weather-related killer in an average year in the U.S. Andrew Freedman Axios

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Heatwaves: 2013 expected to be world's hotest year, U.S. south to be hit this week

Mon, 2023-07-10 09:34 — mike kraft

Heatwaves: Why this summer has been so hot Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year. BBC News

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Opinon : The U.S. needs stronger measures to deal with extreme heat problems

Tue, 2023-04-11 20:10 — mike kraft

Current heat warning systems are woefully inadequate in an age of climate change Currently, weather warnings for heat are issued based on the probability and magnitude of the heat event itself, rather than health outcomes. Torie Bosch STAT

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Despite these very real consequences of extreme heat, the U.S. has lagged behind other nations in both recognizing the risk of extreme heat and organizing the necessary resources and capacity to address it.

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