Tag: Extreme temperatures
Navigating the Eastward Shift of a Punishing Heat Wave
The punishing heat wave that recently hit the American Southwest is now shifting towards the Midwest and the East Coast, with temperatures expected to peak in the Northeast early next week. While the West...
The Impact of Extreme Heat Waves on Human Health: Understanding the Risks
As the summer heat continues to rise, the impact on human health can be severe and even life-threatening. Experts have found that the critical danger point for illness and death from extreme heat is...