Extreme heat

A Sense of Place
4th in climate series: Heat and older adults

People aged 65 years or older are more prone to heat-related health problems. If you’re an older adult or a caregiver, review this page for information on how you or the person you’re caring for can stay safe during the heat. Caregiver Checklist Keep a close eye on those in [...]

Creating Community
1st in climate series: One in three heat deaths since 1991 linked to climate change – here’s how else warming affects our health

"It’s very difficult to pinpoint the effects of heat on the cause of death. People with heart or lung disease are among the most vulnerable to heat, but these pre-existing conditions also make it difficult to separate the influence of heat from their cause of death. As a result, many [...]

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