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How To Keep Safe During A Heat Wave

A heat wave is a period of unusually and uncomfortably hot weather. Heat waves typically occur during the summer or in southern regions, but they can happen at any time of year. A heat wave can be dangerous to your…

July 22, 2022 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

Heatwaves Are A Major Risk For Pregnant Women

The rising number of women of child-bearing age experiencing heat-related health problems has led many doctors to recommend that women avoid strenuous exercise outside during the hottest parts of the day. Further complicating matters is the fact that pregnant women…

October 3, 2021 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

Scorching Temperatures are Killing Millions of Shellfish in Canada

Extreme heat currently hitting Canada and the Western United States may be bearable for many people, but not for millions of shellfish that are being cooked alive. The marine creatures were found dead and baked by Alyssa Gehman, who has…

July 14, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Sydney Scorched by Highest Temperatures Recorded in 80 Years

While much of the US is in deep freeze, Sydney is smouldering under its most severe heat wave in 80 years. In fact, meteorologists thought they had the highest temperatures ever recorded, until coming across data from a now-closed weather…

January 7, 2018 ·by Mircea Laslo· 0