High school sports teams start practices soon in what has been an extremely hot summer in much of the country. Now, before they hit the field, is the time for…
Tag: Extreme heat
Warning signs of heat illness and how high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of team practices
High school sports teams start practices soon in what has been an extremely hot summer in much of the country. Now, before they hit the field, is the time for…
Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. My parents said the planet…
Why homes often feel warmer than the thermostat suggests – and what to do about it
Picture two homes on the same street: one constructed in the 1950s and the other in the 1990s. There are no trees or other shade. The air conditioning units are…
Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults – an aging population and climate change are putting ever more people at risk
Scorching temperatures have put millions of Americans in danger this summer, with heat extremes stretching from coast to coast in the Southern U.S. Phoenix hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius)…
Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults, and an aging population and climate change are putting ever more people at risk
Scorching temperatures have put millions of Americans in danger this summer, with heat extremes stretching from coast to coast in the Southern U.S. Phoenix hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius)…
Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults – an aging population and climate change put ever more people at risk
Scorching temperatures have put millions of Americans in danger this summer, with heat extremes stretching from coast to coast in the Southern U.S. Phoenix hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius)…
Weather forecast accuracy is crucial in a heat wave – 1 degree can mean the difference between life and death
Weather forecasts have gotten quite good over the years, but their temperatures aren’t always spot on – and the result when they underplay extremes can be lethal. Even a 1-degree…
