Wildland firefighters face heat from the environment, the fire and their own bodies as they work long, exhausting hours. The head of Purdue’s fire lab explains the health risks and what can help.
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Whether in Kenya or California, herders face dangerous temperatures and difficult conditions that put a strain on their health.
There is no single thermostat setting that is right for every person or every home. And there are other easy, low-cost steps that can help keep everyone comfortable when hot weather sets in.
The risk to firefighters isn’t just from breathing wildfire smoke – it’s also in the chemicals that get on their clothes and filter through to their skin.
One of the most effective heat-mitigation strategies requires no ice, no towels and no new technology: avoid playing at the hottest time of day.
Sweltering conditions at this year’s French Open sparked fresh debate about whether the sport was doing enough to keep athletes safe.
The heat stress players may face during the 2026 FIFA World Cup could negatively affect their performance and pose a threat to their health.
Many insects in Africa are likely to face dangerous levels of heat stress, with serious consequences for ecosystems.
Zambia’s smallholder farmers face rising cases of heatstroke when working.
Air conditioners are the best defence. But there are other cheap and simple ways to stay cool and reduce your risk of illness.
Tens of millions of people have been exposed to conditions that threaten their health.
A 2020 training session resulted in the death of NRL player Keith Titmuss. An inquest has recommended several changes to training protocols as a result.
The University of Cape Town’s new report on the impacts of climate change in South Africa found that heatwaves and water stress will affect jobs, deepen inequality, and increase gender-based violence.
Most of the 1 billion people in informal settlements are in the tropics where the threat of humid heat is rising. Poor weather station coverage that misses local hotspots puts them even more at risk.
The northern summer was marked by intense fires and heat. Now it’s our turn to face the heat.
The biggest risks aren’t always the biggest numbers on the thermometer – humidity gets dangerous faster than many people realize.
A new report lays out steps communities can take to help their residents survive heat waves as the risk of dangerous temperatures rises.
It’s 2023 and residents in remote First Nations communities still suffer from regular power disconnections. The fix is simple: put solar on every roof. But there are challenges to overcome first.
Simply put, southern Africans are experiencing heat stress more often than in 1979.
The findings underscore the urgent need to both reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and help animals find cool places to shelter.
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