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Journal of the American Planning Association, 2022 Extreme heat is the deadliest climate hazard in the United States. Climate change and the urban heat island effect are increasing the number of dangerously hot days in cities worldwide and the need for communities to plan for extreme heat. Existing literature on heat planning focuses on heat island mapping and modeling, whereas few studies delve into ...
Ladd Keith, Sara Meerow
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Extreme heat episodes and risk of preterm birth in California, 2005–2013
Environment International, 2020 Background: Preterm birth is a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality. Identifying potentially modifiable triggers toward the end of gestation, such as extreme heat, can improve understanding of the role of acute stress on early deliveries and ...
Sindana D. Ilango +8 more
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Climate and health governance: Opportunities and challenges addressing extreme heat in the United States [PDF]
The Journal of Climate Change and HealthThe increasing frequency and severity of extreme heat events is an intersectional issue that poses significant risk to human health and livelihood. This article examines the challenges and opportunities of addressing the health consequences of extreme ...
Noah L. Ring +2 more
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Association of joint exposure to PM2.5 and extreme heat with cardiovascular disease: A population-based cohort study in Northwest China [PDF]
iScienceSummary: Extreme heat and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) may increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, but their combined impact on overall CVD incidence is unclear. We aimed to evaluate their independent effects, identify vulnerable populations,
Wenbo Zhang +8 more
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Exploring Reddit Discourse and Information Needs Surrounding Extreme Heat: Topic, Sentiment, and Engagement Analysis [PDF]
Journal of Medical Internet ResearchBackgroundAs Canada’s climate changes, extreme heat events have become more frequent, a trend that is expected to continue. Extreme heat can lead to several negative health outcomes, which disproportionately impact vulnerable populations. Evidence-based,
Melissa MacKay +4 more
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Environment InternationalUnderstanding effects of extreme heat across diverse settings is critical as social determinants play an important role in modifying heat-related risks. We apply a multi-scale analysis to understand spatial variation in the effects of heat across Mexico ...
Lara Schwarz +8 more
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Early-Life Experiences as Moderators of the Relationship Between Extreme Heat and Alcohol Consumption among Older Adults: Quantitative Study [PDF]
JMIR AgingBackgroundClimate change has intensified the frequency and duration of extreme heat events worldwide, posing growing public health risks, particularly for older adults who are physiologically more susceptible to heat-related illnesses.
Hee Yun Lee +4 more
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Urban Vulnerability Pattern and Influencing Factors under Extreme Heat Stress in China
Redai dili, 2021 With the ongoing global climate change, extreme heat events have a profound negative impact on the socio-economic development of cities. In this study, through a portrayal of the urban vulnerability pattern of cities under extreme heat stress in China ...
Guo Yuhui +3 more
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Land, 2022 Urban land-use affects surface air temperature; however, the impact of urban land-use on surface air temperature, particularly the extent to which it affects the duration of extreme heat waves, remains uncertain and the mechanisms of diurnal differences ...
Xiaokang Su +3 more
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Rethinking extreme heat in a cool climate: a New Zealand case study
Environmental Research Letters, 2021 New Zealand is one of many higher latitude countries where extreme heat is perceived to be a less consequential impact of climate change, by virtue of its relatively cool climate.
Luke J Harrington
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