A neighborhood's walkability is affected by many factors such as street connectivity and density; access to destinations and aesthetics; investment in walking and biking infrastructure; and the presence or absence of urban ...
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As global climate change causes extreme heat waves to become more common around the world, epidemiological studies have shown that heat kills more women than men.
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When it comes to measuring the impacts of the climate crisis, we tend to fall upon two simple metrics: human fatalities and economic losses. These data points are extremely useful for understanding what we would be exposing ...
Sep 2, 2024
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University of California, Irvine public health researchers have published a study in the journal Environmental Research Health highlighting the compounded effects of frequent wildfires and smoke exposure on physical and mental ...
Aug 28, 2024
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Extreme heat is a silent killer.
Aug 19, 2024
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Whether a child plays organized sports or just loves being active outdoors, hot weather can pose serious health concerns.
Aug 19, 2024
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It's been a sweltering summer for much of the United States, and a new poll finds many people can recognize the signs of heat sickness if it strikes them or someone else.
Aug 13, 2024
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New Curtin University-led research has revealed that about 0.5%, or approximately 260, suicide deaths in Australia over a two-decade period were correlated with unusually higher temperatures caused by climate change.
Aug 13, 2024
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With NASA data showing that July 22, 2024, was the hottest day on record and indications that July may have been the hottest month, an Annenberg Public Policy Center survey conducted in mid-July found that most people know ...
Aug 12, 2024
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As Americans sweat through another scorching summer, one expert warns that while extreme heat can cause physical harm, it can also wreak havoc with your mental health.
Aug 12, 2024
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