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The New Fashion: Clothes That Help Combat Rising Temperatures

University of South Australia — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:05:01 EST

A team of international researchers has developed a natural fabric that urban residents could wear to counter rising temperatures in cities worldwide, caused by buildings, asphalt, and concrete.

UC Irvine Receives NASA Funding to Mitigate Health Impact of Health & Pollution

University of California, Irvine — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:05:58 EST

Environmental health expert partners with community action group to create positive change, affect policy.

Climate Change May Fuel Extreme Fall Temperatures in Western US

George Washington University — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:00:21 EST

Much of the Western US has been subjected to record-breaking high temperatures recently and experts say climate change may be one factor leading to the extreme weather. The George Washington... ...

As Temperatures Rise, Researchers Identify Mechanisms Behind Plant Response to Warming

University of California San Diego — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:30:03 EST

Plants widen microscopic pores on their leaves in response to heat. But scientists lacked an understanding of the mechanisms behind this "sweating" function. Now, biologists have unlocked the details behind these processes and identified two paths that plants use to handle rising temperatures.

Extreme Heat Impacts Daily Routines and Travel Patterns

Arizona State University (ASU) — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:00:53 EST

Research shows a clear shift in transportation choices under extreme heat conditions. Car use increases, while trips made by walking, biking and public transit drop significantly. On average, public transit trips fall by nearly 50% on extreme heat days as individuals seek relief in air-conditioned private vehicles.

Study: Kids Heat-Related ER Visits Rise Dramatically Over Last Decade

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:55:38 EST

Professor Leads Charge to Change Policy Regarding Sports Safety in Florida High Schools

University of Florida — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:05:20 EST

The statewide policy clarifies expectations for heat safety modifications during sports, promotes communication and secure documentation for health-related information, and sets the minimum standard for access to health care services at events.

New Research Reveals How El NinO Caused the Greatest Ever Mass Extinction

University of Bristol — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:00:00 EST

Mega ocean warming El Nino events were key in driving the largest extinction of life on planet Earth some 252 million years ago, according to new research.

Hot Streets, Historic Bias: Effects on Neighborhood Walking in Older Adults

Florida Atlantic University — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:30:31 EST

Redlining from the 1930s, marked minority and low-income neighborhoods as "hazardous," which influenced mortgage and insurance decisions. Results show that redlined areas have less greenspace and more pavement, intensifying urban heat. While higher temperatures generally decreased walking in "still desirable" or "best" neighborhoods, this effect was not significant in "definitely declining" or "hazardous" areas, possibly due to greater reliance on walking for essential activities. Findings underscore the lasting impact of discriminatory policies on environmental vulnerability and physical activity.

Is Your Child Safe Playing Sports?

George Washington University — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:05:38 EST

Older Women Are at Greater Risk of Heat Stress Than Older Men

American Physiological Society (APS) — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:05:08 EST

Study suggests US droughts, rainy extremes becoming more severe

Ohio State University — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:05:56 EST

Severe drought in the American Southwest and Mexico and more severe wet years in the Northeast are the modern norm in North America, according to new research - and the analysis suggests these seasonal patterns will be more extreme in the future.

Heat Wave Media Alert: Cedars-Sinai Experts Available

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:05:01 EST

Pioneering report exposes worsening health threats of climate change in UK

University of Bristol — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:05:50 EST

A new report has revealed for the first time the wide-ranging and increasing health dangers posed by long-term weather extremes in the UK, as the effects of climate change deepen.

Rising global temperatures are the new normal

University of Miami — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:05:30 EST

Last year, Earth experienced its warmest year on record, and 2024 is on pace to surpass that milestone. As such, cities around the world are becoming unbearably hot, putting outdoor workers, the young, and older adults at risk.

UC Irvine study reveals health impacts of repeated wildfires and smoke exposure

University of California, Irvine — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:05:26 EST

Irvine, Calif., Aug. 28, 2024 -- University of California, Irvine public health researchers have published a study in the journal Environmental Research Health highlighting the compounded effects of frequent wildfires and smoke exposure on physical and mental health, local economies and community resilience in Southern California.

Heat Vulnerability Linked to Worse Stroke Severity, Offering a New Metric for Stroke Risk Amidst Climate Change

Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:05:22 EST

A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute (HPI) study found that living in a neighborhood with higher vulnerability to environmental heat predicted worse stroke severity. Investigators from HPI's PRIME research center at Northwell Health, the largest health system in New York state, evaluated all acute ischemic stroke admissions to Northwell's comprehensive stroke center over a decade.

Why isn't Colorado's snowpack ending up in the Colorado River? New research suggests the problem might be the lack of spring rainfall

University of Washington — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 13:05:28 EST

The Colorado River and its tributaries provide water for hydropower, irrigation and drinking water in seven U.S. states and Mexico. But since 2000, water managers have struggled to predict how much water will come from the snowpack. The problem lies with the lack of rainfall in the spring, according to new research from the University of Washington.

Playing Sports in the Extreme Heat

George Washington University — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:05:12 EST

Polar Bears in Canada's High Arctic Are the Most Vulnerable to Climate Change, According to New Genetic Analysis

University of Manitoba — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:00:00 EST

Researchers from leading institutions including Polar Bears International, Environment and Climate Change Canada, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, the University of Manitoba, and MacEwan University have analyzed all of Canada's polar bear populations and found that the most northern polar bears, those in Canada's High Arctic, are less likely to be able to adapt to a rapidly warming Arctic.