Tag: Heat
Over 50 million Americans struggle to pay an energy bill » Yale Climate Connections
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A federal government initiative called the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, has made headlines in recent months.
In April, the Trump administration fired...
Is ‘heat dome’ overhyped? Why some meteorologists dislike this term » Yale Climate Connections
Try as you may, you can’t escape heat domes – or at least you can’t escape running into this über-viral term, which has surged into...
The hidden ways heat threatens pets, children, and older adults » Yale Climate Connections
When temperatures soar, not everyone’s body handles the heat the same way – and for some, the risks can be severe.
Although heat waves threaten...
Reheat Regrets — Why These 5 Common Foods Should Never Touch Your Microwave Again
Before you pop that quick meal into the microwave, pause and consider what’s on your plate. Some foods don’t just lose flavor or texture...
Death of 51-year-old Barcelona street sweeper from heatstroke stirs labor unrest in Southern Europe
In homes and offices, air conditioning is sweet relief. But under the scorching sun, outdoor labor can be grueling, brutal, occasionally even deadly.
A street sweeper...
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is harsh. Climate change is making it even harsher. » Yale Climate Connections
Since early July, a group of men has been held in the Florida Everglades, with only tent fabric between them and the harsh environment....
As summers heat up, air conditioning becomes a right in some places » Yale Climate Connections
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In most parts of the country, home heating is considered a necessity, not a luxury.
And Matt Losak, executive director of the Montgomery County Renters...
A sensor patch could help protect the lives of outdoor workers » Yale Climate Connections
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Roxana Chicas came to the U.S. as a child from El Salvador. And she remembers hearing family and friends who worked in construction...
Hydration multipliers are everywhere. Should you use them in a heat wave?
Staying hydrated is crucial to feeling your best, especially as temperatures across the globe soar. Some may turn to powdered...
Public art is providing relief from the heat in Cambridge, Massachusetts » Yale Climate Connections
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On a hot afternoon in Russell Field, a park in Cambridge, Massachusetts, families often eat around a long picnic table under a canopy of...
