新たな研究が、ハリケーン後の清掃作業員に対する猛暑の過小評価された危険性を強調している。テキサス州を襲ったハリケーン・ベリルの余波で見られたように。同研究はジョージア大学によるものでGeoHealth誌に掲載され、その事例では暑さが嵐自体と同じ数の死者を出したと指摘している。気候変動は嵐の激化と暑い天候の長期化によりこれらのリスクを悪化させている。
ハリケーン後の日々は晴天の下で穏やかに見えるかもしれないが、隠れた危険が残っており、特に猛暑にさらされる復旧作業員にとってはそうだ。ジョージア大学の研究者らによる研究で、2024年7月にテキサス州を襲ったハリケーン・ベリルの余波を調査し、GeoHealth誌に掲載された。嵐は溺死や落下物による直接的な死者14人を出し、その後暑さによる死者も14人発生したが、犠牲者のうち何人が災害対応作業員だったかは不明である。
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New York City’s subway—much of it more than a century old and largely underground—is increasingly exposed to heavier downpours and hotter summer conditions. Recent flooding has repeatedly disrupted service, prompting officials to accelerate climate-resilience plans that transit leaders say will require billions of dollars in long-term investment.
A recent study in Science Advances has found that the number of days with conditions ideal for extreme wildfires—combining heat, drought, and wind—has nearly tripled globally in the past 45 years. This increase, driven largely by human-caused climate change, is most notable in the Americas and involves more frequent simultaneous risks across regions. The findings highlight challenges for firefighting resources and underscore the need for homeowner preparedness.
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As rising temperatures due to climate change endanger student athletes, U.S. states are implementing varied heat safety policies for sports practices. Affluent schools offer advanced cooling facilities, while poorer districts struggle with basic compliance. Experts warn that funding gaps leave protections inconsistent across the country.
PAGASA reported several areas reached borderline “extreme caution” heat index after a cold snap due to weakening northeast monsoon. The index ranges from 33 to 41 degrees Celsius, potentially causing heat cramps and exhaustion. Cotabato City and Zamboanga City neared 40 degrees Celsius.
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The death toll from exposure in New York City has climbed to 18 during a brutal winter storm, including an 86-year-old man found unresponsive in the Bronx. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced additional warming centers and buses to aid those without shelter. Critics highlight ongoing challenges in addressing the homelessness crisis as temperatures drop to dangerous lows.
The National Meteorological Service anticipates three to five heat waves in central Mexico from March to May 2026, with temperatures up to 4 degrees Celsius above average. The Megalopolis Environmental Commission estimates this could trigger up to 15 days of ozone contingency, imposing stricter vehicle restrictions in Mexico City and the State of Mexico.
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Scientists have discovered that warm-bodied fish like great white sharks and tuna burn nearly four times more energy than cold-blooded species, facing heightened risks as oceans warm. The research highlights a 'double jeopardy' from increased metabolic demands and shrinking food supplies. Large specimens may struggle to maintain stable body temperatures above certain water thresholds.