Heat deaths five times higher than official records show
#HeatDeaths #ClimateHealthNPR investigation reveals heat kills thousands more Americans than records show, as Adam Willson's death from a broken swamp cooler in Tucson went uncounted due to systemic underreporting of heat's role in fatalities. read more
U.S., Venezuela Oil Deal Amid Iran Strikes, Shutdown
#VenezuelaOilDeal #ClimateHealthU.S. and Venezuela strike oil deal, giving America 55% of 65 billion barrels. U.S. and Iran exchange strikes near Strait of Hormuz. House votes on funding. Investigation reveals heat kills nearly five times more than official counts. read more
US cities face record overnight heat, health risks soar
#HeatWave #ClimateHealthA blistering heat dome will bring record overnight temperatures across the U.S., posing greater health risks than daytime heat. Over 90 records may be broken, with no relief for vulnerable communities. Proactive cooling and checking on others are crucial. read more
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Spreads on European Beaches
#VibrioVulnificus #ClimateHealthExperts warn flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus is spreading along European beaches due to climate-driven heatwaves. It infects through raw seafood or open wounds, causing necrotising fasciitis. Cases have risen sharply, with fatal outcomes in 20-50% of infections. read more
Salty Tap Water Fuels Hypertension Crisis
#ClimateHealth #HypertensionRiskRising sea levels are salinating freshwater supplies, increasing hypertension risk. Drinking salty water raises blood pressure similarly to a sedentary lifestyle, posing a significant global public health threat, especially for coastal populations. read more
Trump Moves to Scrub Climate Health Threat Finding
#ClimateHealth #PublicHealthThe Trump administration moved to rescind the 2009 climate endangerment finding, ignoring extensive evidence linking climate change to severe health risks like extreme heat, air pollution, and infectious diseases. Experts warn this action dangerously disregards public safety. read more
Wildfire Smoke Tied to Kids Mental Health Crises
#ClimateHealth #MentalHealthAwarenessA new study links bushfire smoke to increased child mental health crises. Australian researchers found emergency visits spiked days after exposure, surpassing other pollution impacts. This highlights urgent climate-related mental health risks for younger generations. read more