The Conversation

Mon Oct 22

3 dangers of rising temperatures that could affect your health now

Written by Elena N. Naumova, Professor, Tufts University

Members of a ground crew In Phoenix wrapped wet towels around their necks to cool off when the temperature reached a record of 116°F.Matt York/AP Photo

I read the news about the urgency of addressing climate change, and as a mathematician who studies climate change, I was not surprised. Very worried, but not surprised.

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3 dangers of rising temperatures that could affect your health now

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