Extreme Heat
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Extreme heat may increase risk of severe health problems during pregnancy: studyA study published Thursday in the JAMA Network Open found that exposure to extreme heat may increase the risk of severe health problems in pregnant individuals.CanadaSep 9
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Smoke in Edmonton jumps from 14 hours annually to 199+ in 15 yearsBetween 1981 and 2023, the number of annual "smoke hours" in Edmonton has risen from an average of 14 to 199 hours so far this year. Experts say it's affecting our mental health.CanadaSep 4
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Impact of B.C. drought on province’s fish could be severe, experts sayIf these severe droughts and extremely high temperatures persist year after year, there could be bigger problems, especially in the Okanagan.EnvironmentAug 6
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Critics say new U.S. heat safety rules for workers don’t go far enoughU.S. President Joe Biden has called for a new heat hazard alert system that will ensure both workers and employers are educated and protected while a federal standard is worked on.EnvironmentJul 28
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Combo of extreme heat, air pollution may increase risk of deadly heart attack: studyDuring a two-day heat wave, the likelihood of a fatal heart attack increased by 18 per cent when temperatures ranged between 28 C and 37 C.HealthJul 26
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U.S. congressman goes on ‘thirst strike’ for worker heat safety protectionsRep. Greg Casar, a Democrat, spent the day on the steps of the U.S. Capitol refusing to eat, drink water or take breaks from the 30 C heat in Washington, D.C.HealthJul 25
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Travelling during the extreme heat? What to know if you fall ill abroadFrom the bustling streets of China to the historic cities of Europe, last week's temperatures spanned 40 to 52 C throughout these areas.HealthJul 25
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Is Saskatchewan hot enough to cook an egg on a sidewalk?Global News was joined by professional chef Ryan Katchuk who demonstrated how to cook an egg on a sidewalk.CanadaJul 24
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Vancouver residents asked to track, report hot indoor temperaturesTo date, some 6,000 Vancouver residents have submitted results. The municipality said this year's survey is expected to be the last.EnvironmentJul 24
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2 women found dead after hiking Nevada’s Valley of Fire in extreme heatThe bodies of the women were found on Saturday, when temperatures soared up to 45 C (114 F) in the area.U.S. NewsJul 24
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