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How dangerous heat waves can kill

  • Written by William H. Calvin, Professor Emeritus, University of Washington
How dangerous heat waves can killPeople should be able to recognize dangerous high temperatures to avoid illness or death from heat.AP Photo/Mark Lennihan

Heat waves are the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States, not the more photogenic windstorms and floods. Hotter summers from climate change are causing concerns over new dangers to people.

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