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science13 days ago•7 min saved

Trump revokes climate-health finding as science documents rising health toll from warming

Trump's administration revoked the 2009 EPA endangerment finding that climate change threatens public health, calling it a 'scam,' but extensive peer‑reviewed research links warming to rising heat‑related deaths, disease and health costs—U.S. deaths rose from about 1,069 in 1999 to 2,325 in 2023, a 2021 Nature Climate Change study ties more than a third of heat deaths to human-caused warming, and a Texas analysis finds 2.2% of summer deaths (2010–2023) are heat-related—along with tens of thousands of studies showing health harms from climate change, despite policy rollbacks.

via PBS|

#attribution-studies #climate-change #epa

health4 months ago•8 min saved

Efforts to Save Lives Amidst Extreme Heat in Southwestern Counties

The article discusses the increasing danger of heat-related deaths in the Southwestern U.S., highlighting successful mitigation efforts in Maricopa County, Arizona, and the slower response in Clark County, Nevada, emphasizing the importance of preparedness, vulnerable populations, and funding challenges amid climate change.

via Yahoo|

#climate-change #cooling-centers #health

environment5 months ago•3 min saved

Climate Change Responsible for Thousands of Summer Heat Deaths in Europe

An early analysis attributes approximately two-thirds of heat-related deaths in Europe this summer to human-made global warming, emphasizing the urgent need to phase out fossil fuels and implement protective policies as heatwaves become more deadly.

via The Guardian|

#climate-change #environment #europe

minnesota-news1 year ago•4 min saved

"NASA's New Sensor Provides Real-Time Air Quality Data from Space"

This week's Minnesota news highlights include the state's prolonged championship drought in men's professional sports, UnitedHealth's position as the largest company, a study identifying older Republican women in southern states as top misinformation spreaders, record-breaking heat-related deaths, and NASA's new TEMPO satellite providing real-time air quality data.

via Minnesota Reformer|

#air-quality #heat-deaths #minnesota

climate-and-environment2 years ago

"Rising Heat Deaths in Phoenix Spark Urgent Call for Assistance"

The state of Arizona is experiencing a surge in heat-related deaths, prompting calls for disaster assistance. With record-breaking temperatures, the state is grappling with the deadly consequences of extreme heat, particularly among vulnerable populations. Advocates are urging the federal government to declare a state of emergency and provide additional resources to combat the escalating heat crisis, highlighting the urgent need for action on climate change.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#arizona #climate-and-environment #climate-change

labor-rights2 years ago•4 min saved

Texas Heat and Worker Deaths: Concerns Rise as Local Authority is Reduced

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a new law that eliminates local regulations requiring water breaks for construction workers, sparking concerns about worker safety in a state that leads the nation in worker-heat deaths. The law, known as HB 2127, strips cities and towns of the power to pass or enforce ordinances in various areas of Texas law, including worker protections. Supporters argue that the law provides regulatory consistency, while critics view it as an attack on progressive measures in liberal cities. Worker advocates are calling for national heat safety standards, as OSHA guidelines alone may not be sufficient to protect workers.

via USA TODAY|

#governor-abbott #heat-deaths #labor-rights