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Center for Biological Diversity Reports FEMA Urged to Fund Disaster Response for Extreme Heat,...
Sierra Sun Times· 2 hours agoWASHINGTON— A multistate coalition of environmental, labor and health groups urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Monday to unlock crucial disaster relief funding for extreme ...
In the countdown to France’s snap elections, two extremes emerge from the chaos
Courthouse News Service· 1 hour agoWith France's snap elections less than two weeks away, just one thing is certain: There is no room...
Dangerous heat puts tens of millions in the US on alert. New York activates the National Guard
Houston Chronicle· 2 hours agoExtreme heat alerts affected tens of millions of people in the United States on Tuesday as cities...
Extreme Heat, Smoke Should Get US Disaster Label, Groups Say
Bloomberg via Yahoo Finance· 1 day ago(Bloomberg) -- Activists are petitioning the US government to formally classify extreme heat and...
Why isn’t extreme heat considered a disaster in the U.S.?
NPR· 6 hours agoThat difference stems from a longstanding convention: FEMA responds to natural disasters like hurricanes or earthquakes — disasters with major and obvious damage to physical infrastructure.
How heat can impact your mental health, medication
WDVM via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoWASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Everyone has had at least one of those days when the sun is in your face, you’re sweaty, irritated and just can’t think...
'Ample amounts of water': Pets and livestock should be protected from extremely high temps
Mansfield News Journal via Yahoo News· 7 hours agoExtreme heat is as dangerous for animals as it is people. Temperatures in the mid 90s and heat index...
Hot Hot Hot! Extreme heat arrives in Maine and lasts through Thursday
WGME CBS 13· 9 hours agoPORTLAND (WGME)--- The extreme heat has arrived in Maine with very hot temperatures and high...
Metro Detroit weather: Another sweltering day that will feel close to 100
WJBK fox local articles via Yahoo News· 5 hours ago...in an infant or young child Dry mouth and tongue No tears when crying No wet diapers for three hours Sunken eyes, cheeks Sunken soft spot on top of skull Listlessness or irritability Dehydration in an adult Extreme thirst Less frequent urination Dark-colored urine Fatigue Dizziness Confusion When...
Tens of millions in the US remain under dangerous heat warnings
WISN 12 Milwaukee· 5 hours agoExtreme heat alerts continued for tens of millions of people in the United States on Tuesday as...