Extreme Heat

Extreme heat refers to weather conditions in which air temperatures are significantly higher than average for a given location and time of year, reaching levels that can pose serious risks to human health, infrastructure and ecosystems. It may occur during heatwaves or as isolated periods of unusually high temperatures and is often intensified by factors such as high humidity, urban heat island effects and persistent atmospheric patterns. Extreme heat increases the likelihood of heat-related illness and mortality, strains energy and water systems, and can exacerbate drought and wildfire risk.

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September 2024 marks second warmest month globally and in Europe, bringing record heat and extreme weather eventsNews

September 2024 marks second warmest month globally and in Europe, bringing record heat and extreme weather events

In a stark reminder of the ongoing impacts of climate change, September 2024 has been confirmed as the second warmest September on record, both globally…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 8, 2024 Full article
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Extreme heat is redefining daily life and travel patternsScience

Extreme heat is redefining daily life and travel patterns

A new study from researchers at Arizona State University, the University of Washington, and the University of Texas at Austin reveals that extreme heat profoundly…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 27, 2024 Full article
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As temperatures break records, many are unaware of symptoms of heat-related illnessesScience

As temperatures break records, many are unaware of symptoms of heat-related illnesses

Increasing numbers link extreme heat to climate change With NASA data showing that July 22, 2024, was the hottest day on record and indications that…
SourceSourceAugust 10, 2024 Full article
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NASA data shows July 22 was Earth’s hottest day on recordClimate

NASA data shows July 22 was Earth’s hottest day on record

July 22, 2024, was the hottest day on record, according to a NASA analysis of global daily temperature data. July 21 and 23 of this…
SourceSourceJuly 30, 2024 Full article
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UN Secretary-General issues Call to Action on Extreme Heat amid record temperaturesClimate

UN Secretary-General issues Call to Action on Extreme Heat amid record temperatures

Preventative measures and global cooperation Societal impacts of extreme heat The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has joined nine other specialized United Nations entities in supporting…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJuly 26, 2024 Full article
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Extreme heat associated with children’s asthma hospital visitsClimate

Extreme heat associated with children’s asthma hospital visits

Daytime heat waves were significantly associated with 19 percent higher odds of children’s asthma hospital visits. For children seeking care at a California urban pediatric…
SourceSourceMay 20, 2024 Full article