Health Jun 20 What to know about heat stroke symptoms and how to stay safe during heat waves By Brian Bossak, The Conversation
Health Jul 26 Tips for staying safe in extreme heat Extreme heat is the top weather-related cause of death in the U.S. Experts say it's crucial not to underestimate the risks. By Bella Isaacs-Thomas
Health Aug 02 How student athletes can stay safe from extreme heat The first two weeks of preseason training are the toughest as players’ bodies acclimatize to running hard in the heat. By Susan Yeargin, The Conversation
World Jul 20 Watch 3:02 Calls for climate action grow as heat waves envelop the U.S. and Europe Heat waves at home and abroad this week are fueling new appeals for action on climate change. President Biden addressed the issue Wednesday, as large swaths of the United States and Europe spent another day in dangerously high temperatures. Geoff… By Geoff Bennett, Lizz Bolaji
World Jul 20 Watch 5:51 What cities can do to prepare for rising temperatures As global temperatures continue to rise, so do heat-related deaths. Some U.S. cities are feeling the effects of high-temperature emergencies right now, including in Phoenix, Arizona. The city created the first publicly funded office to focus on the problem caused…
Jul 20 How extreme heat affects young athletes By Jessica R. Murfree, Natasha Brison, The Conversation Summer sports camps and pre-season training often have kids running hard in high heat and humidity. The combination can be deadly. Continue reading
Jul 18 Watch 4:15 Europe struggles with major wildfires and energy uncertainty amid ‘heat apocalypse’ By Malcolm Brabant, Zeba Warsi An intense heat wave has gripped much of Europe, with scorching heat, buckling roads, raging fires and hundreds of people dead -- and forecasts predict even more unbearable weather to come. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports on the worst European… Continue watching
Jul 18 Watch 5:52 The underlying reasons for Europe’s extreme heat A heat wave that's been searing southern Europe moved north into Britain this week, with temperatures topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat also fueled wildfires in France and Spain, displacing thousands of people with hundreds of heat-related deaths. Emily Shuckburgh,… Continue watching