A new Cochrane systematic review of the effects of electric fans in heatwaves has found no high quality evidence to guide future national and international policies. The review outlines the type of study that would help resolve ...
Jul 11, 2012
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A severe heatwave that hit Japan a week ago has claimed at least a dozen lives, reports said Friday.
Jul 12, 2013
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The 2022 summer heatwave resulted in a fifth of UK hospitals being forced to cancel operations during the three days when temperatures soared, a new study reveals.
Mar 22, 2023
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Air-conditioned shops in France will be ordered to keep their doors closed or risk being fined, a minister said Sunday announcing an upcoming rule to combat energy wastage.
Jul 24, 2022
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Researchers have discovered calls to the Queensland Ambulance Service increase by more than 20% during some kind of heat waves, and say communities need to be more aware of the danger as heat waves grow in number and severity.
May 25, 2023
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Record-breaking heatwaves across the Northern Hemisphere have again sparked concerns about the danger such blistering temperatures pose to people's health, particularly children and the elderly.
Jul 19, 2023
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Cities around the globe felt record-breaking, red-hot temperatures this July: In the United States, Scotland, Ireland, Norway, Algeria, Georgia, Armenia, Russia, Oman and China, the thermostat reached all-time highs.
Aug 2, 2018
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South Australians don't see heatwaves as serious events and warnings do little more than 'trigger' common-sense behaviours like turning on the air-conditioner, new research from the University of Adelaide shows.
Feb 26, 2019
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We know more people drown in summer. It's the perfect time to visit the beach, river or local pool. Australians love hitting the water to cool down.
Sep 8, 2023
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With Queensland and other parts of Australia experiencing unseasonal heatwave conditions, a QUT health expert has warned people to stay cool and well hydrated and check on family and friends, particularly infants, those who ...
Sep 28, 2017
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