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Climate Central: Three Things You Should Know
1) The number of heat waves in the U.S. and around the world has increased, a likely consequence of rising average global temperatures.
2) Heat waves can cause heat-related illnesses and can increase the risk of death.
3) When preparing for a coming heat wave, policy makers should consider different communities' needs and the socioeconomic links between heat waves and deaths, says a new study.
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Better planning for heat waves
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on January 3rd, 2011
Posted in Water Conservation