Tag: heat
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Death Valley, known for heat and drought, got about a year’s worth of rain in a day from Hilary
[ad_1] Neighborhoods buried in mud after Hilary Hilary leaves California neighborhoods buried in mud 03:46 Death Valley is known for its desert conditions and extreme heat, but this week it’s making headlines for how much rain it has received during Tropical Storm Hilary. Death Valley National Park received a whopping 2.20 inches of rain on…
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Record-setting temperatures forecast in Dallas as scorching heat wave continues to bake the US
[ad_1] OKLAHOMA CITY: The summer of 2023 may be drawing to a close — but the extreme heat is not: More record-shattering temperatures — this time across Texas — are expected Saturday and Sunday as the U.S. continues to bake.Highs of 109 degrees Fahrenheit (42.8 degrees Celsius) forecast for Saturday and 110 F (43.3 C)…
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How heat makes health inequity worse : Shots
[ad_1] EMTs help a patient in Austin, Texas, this week. The man had passed out near the state capitol and was dehydrated. Cities with few trees and areas of shade are hotter during heat waves. Brandon Bell/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images EMTs help a patient in Austin, Texas, this week. The…
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Heat makes health inequity worse. People with health risks are hit harder : NPR
[ad_1] Heat is dangerous for the many people with common conditions like diabetes or heart disease. And vulnerable communities face greater exposure to heat and fewer resources to escape it. SARAH MCCAMMON, HOST: All over the U.S., record-breaking hot weather is bringing the danger of heatstroke. That’s when the body’s core temperature rises so fast…
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Summer Eye Care: 7 Tips for Preventing Eye Damage From Extreme Heat and UV Rays
[ad_1] We’ve all heard about the importance of sunscreen — but did you know that taking care of your eyes in the heat is just as important as protecting your skin? According to the World Health Organization, there are 15 million people in the world who are blind from cataracts, and for up to 10% of these…
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Canadian scouts to stay at jamboree in Korea amid heat wave
[ad_1] Canadians attending the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea will remain at the event site as thousands of British and American scouts have opted to leave due to a heat wave. Hundreds of participants at the jamboree, located in Saemangeum, Jeollabuk-do, more than 200 kilometres southwest of the capital Seoul, have been…
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Canadian scouts stick it out at World Jamboree in South Korea despite searing heat
[ad_1] Scouts from Canada are determined to enjoy a global jamboree South Korea and despite searing heat that has prompted thousands of other participants to pull out. South Korea is plowing ahead with the event, rejecting a call by the world scouting body to cut the event short as a punishing heat wave caused thousands of…
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Extreme Heat Is Endangering U.S. Workers And Economy
[ad_1] This project was supported by the Pulitzer Center 7 A.M.: COPELAND FARMS—ROCHELLE, GA Just after dawn on a recent July day in Rochelle, Ga., Silvia Moreno Ayala steps into a pair of sturdy work pants, slips on a long-sleeved shirt, and slathers her face and hands with sunscreen. She drapes a flowered scarf over…
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11 tech tips to beat heat waves and lower your electric bill
[ad_1] Keeping cool during summer heat waves doesn’t always require huge expenses for air conditioning or insulation. Every device you have plugged in consumes power and generates heat. So, to cool your home during the summer, you should consider some cheap ways to lower indoor temperatures, and ensure you’re not using more power than necessary.…
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Holidaymakers to be offered travel insurance against extreme heat
[ad_1] Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Travel insurance that offers protection against extreme temperatures and heatwaves will soon be available to British holidaymakers. US-based Sensible Weather, an insurance start-up found in in 2019, already offers policies that mitigate for extreme rainfall,…