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  1. Jul 23, 2023 · Of all extreme weather conditions, heat is the most deadly. It kills more people in the U.S. in an average year than hurricanes, tornadoes and floods combined. The human body has a built-in...

  2. May 14, 2024 · The number of older people regularly exposed to both chronic and acute heat will grow by about 200 million people worldwide by mid-century—and slow climate action today could push that number up ...

  3. Apr 22, 2024 · April 22, 2024, 1:09 PM PDT. By Denise Chow. Federal officials on Monday unveiled a set of tools aimed at helping protect people in the United States from the dangers of extreme heat.

  4. Feb 19, 2024 · Key points. Protect yourself and others when it's hot outside by staying cool, staying hydrated, and staying informed. Learn additional tips for staying safe during extreme heat. Stay Cool. Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible. Wear appropriate clothing. Choose lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. Stay cool indoors.

  5. Heat.gov serves as the premier source of information regarding heat and health for the nation. This portal seeks to improve federal, state, and local information and capacity to reduce the health, economic, and infrastructural impacts of extreme heat.

  6. 1 day ago · Heat-related illness is a growing danger for those without air-conditioning after last Thursday’s violent storms. South Texas will also see extreme heat.

  7. Jun 1, 2018 · Key facts. Population exposure to heat is increasing due to climate change, and this trend will continue. Globally, extreme temperature events are observed to be increasing in their frequency, duration, and magnitude. Between 2000 and 2016, the number of people exposed to heat waves increased by around 125 million.

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