America is too damn hot: U.S. faces dramatic rise in extreme heat and humidity
- Abstract
Across the United States, we’ve hit the dog days of summer. Most regions are now seeing their hottest temperatures of the year, and the combination of heat and high humidity sends most people running for a cold drink, some shade or an air conditioner. Heat is the No.1 weather-related killer, and as carbon pollution continues, global temperatures will keep climbing, bringing hotter summers and more dangerous heat.
- Resource Type
- Blog Post
- Authors
- A Kenward J Brady J Bronzan T Sanford
- Resource URL
- http://www.salon.com/2016/07/17/america_is_too_damn_hot_u_s_faces_dramatic_rise_in_extreme_heat_and_humidity_partner/
- Date
- July 17, 2016
- Organization Type
- News
- Health and Human Impact
- Heat illness/extreme temperature
- Climate and Environmental Impact
- Heat
- Other
- Climate science