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No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures

Another round of sweltering heat is in store for much of the U.S. this week

The Independent UK

Depression, suicides, overdoses: broad impacts of US wildfires revealed in study

Fallout goes beyond deaths and injuries, including lung damage and deaths caused by healthcare disruptions

The Guardian - US

Hundreds more may have died in LA’s devastating fires in January than first reported, study finds

New studies argue recent wildfires in Los Angeles and Maui may have caused excess deaths not mentioned in official casualty counts

The Independent UK

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Younger people at greater risk of heat-related deaths this century – study

New research estimates a 32% increase in deaths of people under 35 if greenhouse gases not radically cut

The Guardian - US

Extreme heat due to climate crisis puts people at greater risk of kidney disease

Researchers are finding heat-related illnesses can also contribute to heart disease and cognitive impairment

The Guardian - US

A slight temperature drop makes Tuesday the world's second-hottest day

Global temperatures have dropped slightly after breaking the all-time heat record the two previous days

The Independent UK

How to stay safe in the Texas heat

As climate change pushes temperatures higher, it’s even more important to remember how dangerous the heat is and take steps to protect yourself.

The Texas Tribune

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Visualized: the parts of the US where summer heat has risen the most

More than a third of Americans endure summers at least 1.5C hotter than the 1895 average, analysis shows

The Guardian - US

AP analysis finds 2023 set record for US heat deaths, killing in areas that used to handle the heat

An Associated Press analysis of federal data shows that about 2,300 people in the United States died in the summer of 2023 with their death certificates mentioning the effects of excessive heat

The Independent UK

Climate scientist Saleemul Huq, who emphasized helping poor nations adapt to warming, dies at 71

Saleemul Huq, a pioneering climate scientist from Bangladesh who pushed to get the world to understand, pay for and adapt to worsening warming impacts on poorer nations, has died

The Independent UK

6 ways climate change is hurting your health—and what you can do about it

Warming temperatures impact our food, water, air, and overall well-being.

Fortune

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

Isolation Makes Heat Waves More Deadly

As extreme heat worsens, cities are exploring ways to reach isolated individuals before it’s too late. A crisis of loneliness and isolation.

Texas Observer

Climate change worsens isolation

As extreme heat worsens, cities are exploring ways to reach isolated individuals before it’s too late

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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 know how vulnerable they are. A new alert system prompts clinicians to talk about heat with patients.

The Guardian - US

‘The cruelty Olympics’: Texas workers condemn elimination of water breaks

Outdoor workers express anger and fear of potential repercussions after governor rescinds mandatory breaks amid extreme heat

The Guardian - US

‘Silent killer’: experts warn of record US deaths from extreme heat

Fears of new high death toll this year as prolonged heatwave causes spike in hospitalizations from people who work outside

The Guardian - US

How does extreme heat affect the body and what can you do about it?

As heatwaves grip the US, placing millions under advisories, experts describe how to mitigate effects of heat stress

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The Independent UK

Oregon to cover health-related climate expenses

Oregon is set to become the first state in the nation to cover certain climate change expenses under its Medicaid program

WEKU

Why heat wave warnings are falling short in the U.S.

Unprecedented heat waves are on the rise as the climate gets hotter. But experts say the country's heat warning system may be leading the public to underestimate the dangers.

The Independent UK

Study connects climate hazards to 58% of infectious diseases

A new study finds climate hazards aggravate 58% of known infection diseases in people

The Independent UK

Chances of climate catastrophe are ignored, scientists say

A group of top climate scientists say the world needs to think about the ultimate climate catastrophe — human extinction — and how possible it is

The Independent UK

Study finds cleaner air leads to more Atlantic hurricanes

A new study links how many hurricanes form worldwide to air pollution levels

The Guardian - US

California debates naming heatwaves to underscore deadly risk of extreme heat

Experts and advocates are also exploring new ranking systems to add urgency to the growing disaster of rapidly warming landscapes

Los Angeles Times

Urgent action needed to address climate change’s catastrophic threats, UN report warns

Climate change will put people’s lives and Earth’s ecosystems at increasing risk of catastrophe if nations fail to quickly reduce emissions of planet-heating gases, according to a new United Nations report that urges humankind to scale up efforts to adapt and protect the most vulnerable.

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