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Extreme heat
July 28, 2023
Climate change is increasing the frequency, duration, and intensity of the number of very hot days in Canada. During heatwaves, the daytime and night-time average temperatures are…
Storyline of a silent killer: Extreme heat and media communication
July 12, 2024
Key messages Media professionals such as journalists, reporters, and editors can play pivotal roles in communicating about the risks of extreme heat events (EHEs…
Extreme Heat can be a Killer
February 26, 2020
Canada is experiencing more extremely hot days and longer periods of heat than during the late 20th century and it is going to get worse. Every year, about 120 people die from heat related causes in…
Health checks during extreme heat events
June 22, 2022
Extreme heat events affect different people in different ways, and some people are at higher risk of experiencing heat-related illness if they do not have air conditioning. One way to reduce the…
Preventing injuries and deaths during extreme heat events
June 29, 2022
Rising temperatures are one of the biggest global health threats of the 21st century. They underscore a critical need for ambitious adaptation and advancement of protective measures to safeguard the…
Irreversible extreme heat: Protecting Canadians and communities from a lethal future
April 27, 2022
Urban areas are the hot spots of global warming. Extreme heat, alongside flooding and wildfire, is a key risk to the health and well-being of Canadians. The situation is growing more dangerous, driven…
Project, prepare, and protect: Using climate data and tools to understand future extreme heat
August 16, 2023
Abstract Extreme heat events are increasing in Canada and are projected to continue to increase in the future, not only in intensity and duration, but also in geographic extent. Greater efforts to…
Community-based participatory research approach to transforming protection for priority populations from extreme temperatures
May 30, 2024
Abstract Recognizing that 1) climate change is bringing more frequent and severe extreme temperatures that have significant health impacts, particularly for populations facing injustices; and yet, 2…
[ARCHIVED] Heat Advice
March 15, 2011
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[ARCHIVED] Heat advice: Acclimatization
March 1, 2010
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