Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability’s Post

Extreme heat is one of the most dangerous weather conditions. Extreme heat is deadly. New Yorkers' bodies are not used to long periods of extreme heat, and this increases our risk. Health risks include dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and worsening of health conditions. Everyone is at risk for heat-related illness, but older adults, children, people who work outdoors, and people with existing health conditions are at more risk of getting sick when it's hot. Learn about Extreme Heat and Health in New York State and how summertime temperatures impact New Yorkers. https://lnkd.in/gfb_3Fve

One such study, published in 2021, found that heat caused roughly 489,000 excess deaths a year globally between 2000 and 2019. Any group unable to avoid the heat — athletes, the homeless, low-income families, and outdoor workers — is increasingly vulnerable as temperatures climb. So too are people whose bodies can’t easily adjust, including infants and young children, pregnant people, older people, and those with certain health issues. There are two kinds of heat (exhaustion and stroke), symptoms of heat exhaustion include dizziness, thirst, nausea and weakness, while heat stroke symptoms may include confusion and lost consciousness. Heat stroke usually sets in when the core body temperature reaches roughly 104F (40C). The body simply can’t handle such high temperatures for long, and will start failing without rapid cooling and other treatment. Risk health factors like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease and diabetes, for example, can limit the body’s ability to keep cool, as can some of the medicines used to treat them. Even for the physically healthy, low levels of heat illness can impact concentration, balance and energy levels. People can get in the habit of increasing hydration, dressing for high temperatures and shifting their daily routines to avoid the hottest part of the day. Planting trees to add shade, and implement other solutions geared at heat adaptation. However the use of air conditions varies region / countries the highest number of households using A/C are Japanese, USA, South Korea, Saudi Arabia & China. The energy prices are skyrocketing hence only rich can afford to use A/C.

My guest shed light on how open defecation in some communities can lead to frequent illnesses, but surprisingly, some individuals attribute these health issues to 'AA' (witchcraft or superstition). However, the consequences of open defecation are far more complex and multifaceted. Link to full interview will be shared soon #ClimateAction #TheDevelopmentReport #towardssustainabledevelopment"

City planners: Understanding your community’s vulnerability to high temperatures can help prevent serious health effects like: • heat cramps • heat exhaustion • heat stroke • disability • death The Heat and Health Index (HHI) can help you identify which communities (by zip code) may be at higher risk for negative health outcomes during a heat event. Use the HHI to plan your interventions: https://bit.ly/3UBj1ew.

What would you do if your income reduced due to ill health? Having enough money to keep the wolf from the door is the the start point. What would it cost to protect your income? At the very least, investigating this further is good sense. Want to find out more?

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CLIMATE CHANGE: U.S., EUROPE AND NORTHERN HEMISPHERE HEAT WAVES There is barely a day that passes by that our current #climatecrises (plural) do not harness-less substantiates that we are in a fastly up-trending (gathering momentum) status quo #emergency and that multi-year/decade data/charts are becoming obsolete in smoothing out and predicting accurate future outcomes... ... and moreover that we are entering a #NewNormal in which we will have to live with extreme and record weather events, at least until we are capable of decisively taking, immediate, courageous resolute bitter maneuvers to combat this "war of all wars" We have no more time to waste. ANTONIO GUTERRES, #UN Secretary-General recently issued a deadline of 18 months for our execution, which in the way the #climate is out of control, this time frame may be somewhat long... ...more safely we were to target the draw on the sand in 12-14 months, which in the current extreme fashion PLUS #Trump Presidency will be a sort of "miracle" if we succeed to delivering it #climatechange #globalboiling #climatechaos #globalwarming #climatecrisis #climatedisaster #climateemergency

Current heat waves in the U.S. are causing significant health risks, including heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and exacerbation of pre-existing conditions such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and in severe cases, organ failure. Vulnerable populations, including the elderly, children, and those with chronic illnesses, are particularly at risk. Click the article to learn more about the heat waves in your area and how they may impact you. https://ow.ly/MUiU50SNwsF

Extreme temperature is only 1 factor that can affect human health. #DYK that high humidity worsens heat impacts by hindering the evaporation of sweat? 🤔💭🌡️🥵 Find out 5⃣ critical observations on unbearable heat & human health: https://lnkd.in/e5MHJKSF #InterconnectedRisks