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Some European cities have poor tree shade cover and this is ramping up heat for their citizens.
Wildland firefighters face heat from the environment, the fire and their own bodies as they work long, exhausting hours. The head of Purdue’s fire lab explains the health risks and what can help.
Whether in Kenya or California, herders face dangerous temperatures and difficult conditions that put a strain on their health.
Energy transfer is the secret ingredient that makes iced tea a particularly refreshing drink on a hot day.
95% of autistic children suffer from sensory dysfunction. This can affect their ability to respond to temperature changes.
The damage is sometimes only centimeters deep. Three engineers explain the colors of burned masonry and other signs preservationists look for amid another destructive fire year.
The success of green roofs depends on more than just good intentions and engineering – they need long-term love and care.
Chronic pain can make it hard to walk, carry groceries or sleep through the night. A new study finds that extreme temperatures are linked to that kind of pain.
Heat stroke doesn’t just overheat the body. It unleashes an inflammatory chain reaction that can damage organs even after the temperature returns to normal.
Although children sweat less than adults, they are able to regulate body heat in other ways.
Heat waves pose a threat to older adults, but a recent study suggests that they retain an unexpected ability to adapt to high temperatures.
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent, longer and more intense. As they do, it’s likely more people will experience pain.
A rising number of school districts across the country are beginning their new academic years in July or August, raising the likelihood that kids and educators will encounter scorching days.
In warm weather and tropical climates, storing and transporting chocolate is a challenge.
There is no single thermostat setting that is right for every person or every home. And there are other easy, low-cost steps that can help keep everyone comfortable when hot weather sets in.
Death Valley set a record when the temperature reached 134 degrees Fahrenheit. Here’s why deserts can reach such scorching temperatures – and also very cold ones.
Elite teams plan for heat, recovery and warning signs. Workplaces expecting effort during heatwaves need the same kind of thinking.
British trees struggle to survive as temperatures get higher, and many die.
The challenge is not a lack of evidence. It is a lack of urgency.
Top contributors
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Honorary Associate Professor in Environmental Health, Australian National University
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ARC Future Fellow and Associate Professor in Climate Science, ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Heat & Health; Director of Heat & Health Research Incubator; Director of Thermal Ergonomics Laboratory, University of Sydney
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Professor of Intelligent Engineering Systems, Nottingham Trent University
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Professor of Physiology, Kinesiology and Human Performance, Penn State
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Ph.D. Candidate in Exercise Physiology, Penn State
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure
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Duncan Mitchell is a Friend of The Conversation.
Honorary Professorial Research Fellow, University of the Witwatersrand
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Kinesiology, Penn State
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Geographer-climatologist and Postdoctoral Fellow, Penn State
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Presidential Distinguished Professor of Energy Policy and City Planning, University of Pennsylvania
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Purple House Medical Advisor. Honorary ANU., Australian National University
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Senior Lecturer in Exercise and Environmental Physiology, University of Hull
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Professor, Emerging Technologies Research Lab, Monash University, Monash University
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Professor Emeritus, University of Washington