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
NPR Probe: Heat Deaths Five Times Higher Than Reported
#HeatDeaths #ClimateChangeNPR's two-year investigation reveals heat kills about 9,000 Americans annually, five times the official count, due to inconsistent reporting and masked causes like heart attacks. Risks extend beyond hot states, with significant undercounts nationwide. read more
#Phoenix #HeatDeaths
At least 6 heat-related deaths have been reported in scorching metro Phoenix, where temperatures reached 115 degrees Fahrenheit this year. A total of 87 deaths are under investigation for possible heat-related causes. The area continues to face excessive heat with a slight chance of rain. . read more