Tag #Heat Waves

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\"Heat Waves Exacerbate Medication Risks for Millions of Americans\"\

Rising summer heat waves, now three times more frequent than in the 1960s, pose health risks for Americans taking medications affecting thermoregulation, as many drugs can increase vulnerability to heat or reduce efficacy in hot temperatures.

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\"Germany's Reluctance to Adopt Air Conditioning Amidst Rising Heatwaves\"\

Despite frequent air conditioning failures in German ICE trains and the absence of such systems in Berlin's subway due to economic and environmental concerns, a survey reveals only 18% of Germans use home air conditioners, highlighting cultural factors and cost as significant barriers to adoption.

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Italy Leads EU in Air Conditioning Energy Consumption Amidst Heatwaves

Italy consumes over one-third of the EU's air conditioning energy (23,000 terajoules of 60,000), due to extreme heatwaves reaching 48°C and its aging population; Greece is second with over 8,000 terajoules.

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Heat Exhaustion Prompts Call for More Trees in Canadian Schoolyards

A five-year-old in Ottawa suffered heat exhaustion at school, prompting calls for more trees in schoolyards across Canada to combat rising temperatures; while the Toronto District School Board has planted 4,000 trees, experts say it's insufficient.

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Climate Change Extends Extreme Heat by One Month for 4 Billion People

A new report reveals that human-caused climate change led to 4 billion people experiencing at least one extra month of extreme heat from May 2024 to May 2025, resulting in illness, death, crop failure, and strained resources; the Caribbean islands were particularly affected.

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Climate Change Doubles Dangerously Hot Days During Pregnancy Globally

A Climate Central analysis reveals that dangerously hot days during pregnancy have doubled in 90% of countries and 63% of cities over the last five years due to climate change, adding at least one month of high-risk days annually in nearly one-third of countries, with the most vulnerable regions exp...

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Spain's Migrant Workers: Climate Vulnerability and Systemic Inequality

Migrant workers in Spain, comprising 72% of domestic and 45% of hospitality jobs in 2025, face disproportionate heat-related risks due to occupational segregation and inadequate housing, highlighting systemic inequalities and the need for protective measures.

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Toronto Pool Closures Expose Systemic Heat-Relief Failures

Toronto's recent closure of public pools due to unsafe working conditions during a heat wave exposed systemic failures in the city's heat-relief strategy, highlighting the need for increased social infrastructure and policy changes to protect vulnerable populations from extreme heat.

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Extreme Heat: Devastating Economic and Health Impacts Globally

Extreme heat in India resulted in a loss of 182 billion labor hours in 2023 alone, impacting the economy and health, while similar problems affect other countries like the US and Europe.

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Half the World Experienced an Extra Month of Extreme Heat in 2024 Due to Climate Change

A new study reveals that half the world's population experienced an additional month of extreme heat in the past year due to human-caused climate change, resulting in 67 extreme heat episodes globally and highlighting a critical lack of data on health impacts in developing countries.

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Canada Faces Hot, Stormy Summer with Increased Wildfire Risk

Canada's summer forecast predicts above-normal temperatures across most of the country, with a heightened risk of droughts, wildfires, and severe thunderstorms, particularly in the southern Prairies and Central Canada. The forecast also anticipates a more active than usual hurricane season, potentia...

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Europe's Accelerated Warming: 2024 Climate Report Details Record Temperatures and Extreme Weather Impacts

The 2024 State of the European Climate report reveals Europe's warming trend at 2.4°C since the industrial era, exceeding the global average and resulting in extreme weather events such as deadly floods in Valencia (Spain), wildfires in Portugal, and increased heat-related deaths, impacting 413,000 ...

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