Podcasts about extreme heat

An economic sociologist discusses the growing heat dangers facing last-mile delivery drivers, and why federal protections remain stalled. --- E-commerce has transformed the way goods move through the American economy, driving unprecedented growth in parcel deliveries and intensifying competition among major carriers and the U.S. Postal Service. Yet this push for speed and volume now unfolds amid longer, more intense heat waves, exposing the nation’s roughly 1.5 million delivery drivers to climate-driven temperature extremes that pose growing risks on their routes. In this episode, economic sociologist and Kleinman Center faculty fellow Steve Viscelli discusses how rising heat intersects with the structure of the delivery industry. He describes the job conditions that can leave drivers vulnerable, from demanding routes to the use of monitoring technologies that encourage workers to stay on pace even when temperatures climb. Viscelli looks at the policy landscape that shapes these conditions, explains why federal heat protections for workers have been slow to materialize, and how this reality affects drivers’ day-to-day experience. He also points to steps some states are taking to set their own standards to address hotter and more demanding delivery seasons. Steve Viscelli is an economic and political sociologist at the University of Pennsylvania and a faculty fellow with the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy. Related Content: Energy System Planning: New Models for Accelerating Decarbonization https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/energy-system-planning-new-models-for-accelerating-decarbonization/ Who Buys Down the Risk When Federal Funding Recedes? https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/commentary/blog/who-buys-down-the-risk-when-federal-funding-recedes/ Energy Policy Now is produced by The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. For all things energy policy, visit kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textIt's our last show for the year and we are looking forward to a break after an intense year of news! Why not do yourself a favour and join us, because we are going to tackle the issue of loneliness in our societies and its impact, as we welcome one of the world's leading experts on the topic. With the festive season coming up, loneliness is an issue that impacts one in six people, so we're going to dig into the science including the numbers and impact, why social cohesion is so important, we'll split it out over demographics, as well as the difference between males and females, and most importantly, what we can do to overcome our loneliness challenges.Then it's onto 2025. We are going to discuss the major events that happened this year, many of which we've already forgotten about as the next extreme event or news cycle chaos hit. We'll go through the major extreme weather events across the world and the impact on communities, we'll talk politics as we're nearly a year into the Trump Presidency and well, it's been a rollercoaster in its own right, we will discuss the economy, AI, social media, and a whole lot more!Our final guest for the year is Simone Heng. An award-winning author, Certified Speaking Professional, and Board Member for the Foundation for Social Connection, Simone helps organisations embed connection to drive performance, productivity and retention, and in the world of rapid AI advancement, her message is more important than ever. She first published the ‘Secret Pandemic: The Search for Connection in a Lonely World', which was re-worked into ‘Let's Talk About Loneliness” and published by Hay House Publishing in 2023. This book has gone on to win six awards, including a silver Nautilus book award, and suffice to say, we're delighted she is joining us. Not only is this another show you can't miss, it's also our last for 2025, so come and get your yearly recap, because it's certainly been a big year in the news on many levels. It's all happening this Friday 12th December 2025, 7am UK, 8am EU, 11am UAE, 2pm TH, 3pm SG, 6pm AEST. Streaming across various locations, and no doubt about it, we'd love your support. The Sh*t Show is a Livestream happening every Friday, where Andrea T Edwards, Dr. David Ko, Richard Busellato and Joe Augustin, as well as special guests, discuss the world's most pressing issues across all angles of the polycrisis, working to make sense of the extremely challenging and complex times we are all going through, plus what we can do about it. Help us move the needle so we can change the name of the show to something more genteel when (or if) it is no longer a sh*t show. #TheShitShow #UncommonCourageTo get in touch with me, all of my contact details are here https://linktr.ee/andreatedwards My book Uncommon Courage, an invitation, is here https://mybook.to/UncommonCourage My book 18 Steps to an All-Star LinkedIn Profile, is here https://mybook.to/18stepstoanallstar

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Send us a textOn 27th November, ten of the UK's leading experts briefed an invite-only audience of 1,250+ politicians and leaders from business, culture, faith, sport and the media about the implications of the planetary crisis on health, food, national security and the economy. Organizers said the climate and nature crisis is a multi-pronged emergency that will impact all aspects of British life, from national security to food security. Speakers presented the latest evidence, clarifying what is at stake, and outlined actionable solutions. Our guest was in attendance, reporting on the event, and she is going to share her biggest take-aways.  So, we will spend our first hour focussed on this (which is relevant globally), and then it'll be time to get into the news. Following on from last week, the extreme weather catastrophe across Asia finally received the global attention it deserved as the magnitude of the disaster became apparent – and we still don't know final numbers – while in Japan, a disturbing move has the world on edge, so we'll dig into what that's all about. In other news, in the US we have a war criminal without a war, Thames Water is being sued as more people become sick due to pollution, nine million birds are dead due to Bird Flu (future pandemic?), the Ukraine peace plan went awry maybe, the ocean is about to release a massive heat “burp” so what does that mean (?), and more will be discussed as the news never stops. Our very special guest is Monica Piccinini, a freelance journalist focused on environmental, health and human rights issues. She is also a recent award winner, clinching The Sustainability, Environmental Achievement, and Leadership (SEAL) Award – which recognizes her work for top-notch investigative reporting! Monica covers the world, but one area she works tirelessly to cover are issues surrounding the Amazon rainforest, where she exposes the state and corporations' that are destroying it, their human rights violations against its indigenous peoples, and how this crucial ecosystem is central to the survival of us and the planet. Originally from Brazil but based in the UK, Monica covers issues from around the world, so we are absolutely thrilled she is joining us this week. Another show you can't miss, where you'll not only get a front row seat to the UK's national emergency briefing, but also our unique insights into all the other news blaring across our screens every day. Don't miss out, Friday 5th December 2025, 7am UK, 8am EU, 11am UAE, 2pm TH, 3pm SG, 6pm AEST. Streaming across various locations, and no doubt about it, we'd love your support. The Sh*t Show is a Livestream happening every Friday, where Andrea T Edwards, Dr. David Ko, Richard Busellato and Joe Augustin, as well as special guests, discuss the world's most pressing issues across all angles of the polycrisis, working to make sense of the extremely challenging and complex times we are all going through, plus what we can do about it. Help us move the needle so we can change the name of the show to something more genteel when (or if) it is no longer a sh*t show. #TheShitShow #UncommonCourageTo get in touch with me, all of my contact details are here https://linktr.ee/andreatedwards My book Uncommon Courage, an invitation, is here https://mybook.to/UncommonCourage My book 18 Steps to an All-Star LinkedIn Profile, is here https://mybook.to/18stepstoanallstar

We are guest-free this week, which provides an opportunity to dig deeper into some of the topics we've been covering this season, and the biggest focus is on money… well, the economy more broadly. We always discuss the economy in relation to what's happening in the news, going as deep as we can, because we know it's the wider implications of what's going on that really matter when it comes to the economy – debt, climate impacts, and more. It's a conversation requiring nuance, something we seem allergic to these days. We'll talk about Cop30 and the lack of funding promised to developing countries, along with why it's never going to happen. The UK had a new budget announced this week, and no one is excited about it, so what is happening? Crypto has been falling apart and the global economy has been on the edge of collapse for months – what's really going on? Is it more than the AI bubble? We'll also talk about other big issues in the news, like the flood devastation happening right now in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam expecting Typhoon Verbena to strike this Friday, after already suffering three extreme flooding events in three weeks. Hundreds are dead across the region, with millions displaced, and more rain is expected. Why is it so extreme? Well according to experts, two major climate systems - La Niña and a negative Indian Ocean Dipole - have combined, supercharging rainfall across the region. We are going to talk about food security, the growing health and financial impacts of heat extremes, why poorer nations keep investing in coal and industries that kill their people, and Australia is firmly entering its hot season with record seasonal temperatures. We'll ponder if peace will happen in Ukraine after Russia wrote the plan (?), delve more into the big picture on AI, and of course, a show wouldn't be a show without discussing US political shenanigans. Whatever is happening in the world that matters, we'll be sure to cover it. Come and join us, so you can get caught up on the news that matters, this Friday 28th November 2025, 7am UK, 8am EU, 11am UAE, 2pm TH, 3pm SG, 6pm AEST. Streaming across various locations, and no doubt about it, we'd love your support. The Sh*t Show is a Livestream happening every Friday, where Andrea T Edwards, Dr. David Ko, Richard Busellato and Joe Augustin, as well as special guests, discuss the world's most pressing issues across all angles of the polycrisis, working to make sense of the extremely challenging and complex times we are all going through, plus what we can do about it. Help us move the needle so we can change the name of the show to something more genteel when (or if) it is no longer a sh*t show. #TheShitShow #UncommonCourageTo get in touch with me, all of my contact details are here https://linktr.ee/andreatedwards My book Uncommon Courage, an invitation, is here https://mybook.to/UncommonCourage My book 18 Steps to an All-Star LinkedIn Profile, is here https://mybook.to/18stepstoanallstar

Become a paid subscriber to our newsletter/podcast, The Climate Weekly, to help support this show! It's fun. All the cool kids are doing it! ------------- We're coming up on the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. In this new series from The Climate Pod, we're looking back on the global pact to determine: how have things changed since 2015 and what has the Paris Agreement accomplished? To kick off the series, Dr. Kristina Dahl, vice president for Science at Climate Central and the co-author of the new report Ten Years of the Paris Agreement: The Present and Future of Extreme Heat, joins the show to talk about how our understanding and projections of extreme heat have changed over the course of the decade. We talk about the importance of the Paris Agreement's temperature targets set and how extreme weather events and the role of attribution science in understanding climate change's impact has radically changed since 2015. We look at the challenges of communicating extreme heat risks now, the need for transformative adaptation strategies, and the importance of addressing structural inequities in climate resilience that haven't been remedied since Paris was signed. Finally, we look at the real threat of extreme heat in the future, how our lives might change, and the deadliest outcomes that haven't yet been truly avoided. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to our newsletter/podcast, The Climate Weekly, to help support this show. Your contributions will make the continuation of this show possible.  Our music is "Gotta Get Up" by The Passion Hifi, check out his music at thepassionhifi.com. Rate, review and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Thousands of Indigenous households across northern Australia live with prepaid power, where disconnection can happen at any moment. Now a new report has warned that without stronger protections, the system could turn deadly in extreme heat. SBS's Christopher Tan travelled to the Kimberley to see what life is like when power is a privilege, not a guarantee. - Тысячи домохозяйств представителей Коренных народов по всей северной Австралии живут с предоплаченной электроэнергией, которая может отключиться в любой момент. Новый отчёт предупреждает, что без надёжной защиты система может стать смертельно опасной в условиях экстремальной жары.

Cape Town has appointed its first Chief Heat Officer, Albert Ferreira, to help the city prepare for rising temperatures and extreme heat events. As the City’s Manager for Resilience and Climate Change, he leads the Beat the Heat programme, aimed at protecting vulnerable communities and making Cape Town more climate resilient. Albert speaks to Lester Kiewit about his new role, what’s driving the City’s focus on heat, and how we can all help make Cape Town cooler from a climate and environmental perspective. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of Indigenous households across northern Australia live with prepaid power, where disconnection can happen at any moment. Now a new report has warned that without stronger protections, the system could turn deadly in extreme heat. SBS's Christopher Tan travelled to the Kimberley to see what life is like when power is a privilege, not a guarantee. - ชนพื้นเมืองหลายพันครัวเรือนทั่วออสเตรเลียตอนเหนือใช้ไฟฟ้าแบบเติมเงิน ซึ่งอาจเกิดเหตุตัดไฟได้ทุกเมื่อ รายงานฉบับใหม่เตือนว่าหากไม่มีระบบป้องกันที่เข้มงวดกว่านี้ สภาพที่อยู่อาศัยอาจอันตรายถึงชีวิตท่ามกลางสภาพอากาศร้อนจัด คริสโตเฟอร์ แทน ผู้สื่อข่าว SBS เดินทางไปยังเมืองคิมเบอร์ลีย์เพื่อสัมผัสชีวิตที่ไฟฟ้าไม่ใช่สาธารณูปโภเพื่อทุกคน หากแต่เป็นอภิสิทธิ์ที่ไม่ใช่ทุกคนจะมีเงินซื้อ

Thousands of Indigenous households across northern Australia live with prepaid power, where disconnection can happen at any moment. Now a new report has warned that without stronger protections, the system could turn deadly in extreme heat. SBS's Christopher Tan travelled to the Kimberley to see what life is like when power is a privilege, not a guarantee.

A Kansas college cross-country runner ended up "on the verge of death" from exertional heat stroke during a blistering hot practice in August. Former athletes and trainers say this doesn't surprise them.

Food Fight: How The Global Food Industry's Greed Is Killing Humanity Nutrition expert Stuart Gillespie has spent decades uncovering how the same system that causes hunger also fuels obesity – the global food industry. His research exposes how corporations have turned food into a commodity, prioritizing profit over health while hiding behind aid programs and misleading science. Gillespie breaks down the global food system's strategy that maximizes profit while putting humanity as risk. Burning Point: Why Aren't Workers Protected From Extreme Heat? As extreme heat becomes more common across America, outdoor and factory workers face deadly risks on the job. Despite numerous heat-related deaths each year, safety standards remain inconsistent and vary widely between states. Advocates are now pushing for nationwide regulations to guarantee every worker access to shade, water, rest, and the right to speak up without fear of retaliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As extreme heat becomes more common across America, outdoor and factory workers face deadly risks on the job. Despite numerous heat-related deaths each year, safety standards remain inconsistent and vary widely between states. Advocates are now pushing for nationwide regulations to guarantee every worker access to shade, water, rest, and the right to speak up without fear of retaliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rishee Jain is an engineer and an expert in the built environment – the manmade structures of modern life. The future, Jain says, will be a place where everyone has a safe, comfortable place to live and work, and the built environment adapts in real time to our needs. Jain is now exploring cool roofs that reflect heat to lower indoor temperatures and improve occupants' well-being. We once believed that humans bent infrastructure to our needs, but now we understand how infrastructure changes us, too, Jain tells host Russ Altman on this episode of Stanford Engineering'sThe Future of Everything podcast.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: Rishee JainConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / FacebookChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces guest Rishee Jain, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University.(00:03:50) Focus on Built Urban EnvironmentsRishee Jain shares how early hands-on projects inspired his career.(00:04:51) The Social DimensionWhy infrastructure must account for human behavior and social needs.(00:07:03) How Infrastructure Shapes UsExamples of sidewalks, bike lanes, and design choices influencing wellbeing.(00:09:11) Defining Urban FormDefining urban form as design across buildings, neighborhoods, and cities.(00:10:58) Decision-Makers at Every LevelHow policymakers, communities, and building owners shape design.(00:13:38) Dynamic InfrastructureThe shift from static infrastructure to adaptable, responsive systems.(00:15:19) Levers of ChangeUsing thermal and lighting design as key factors for wellbeing.(00:19:36) Climate & Extreme HeatThe impact of extreme heat on building design and vulnerable communities.(00:23:25) Measuring ImpactStudies using wearables to track the benefits of infrastructure interventions.(00:24:25) Community FeedbackThe optimistic research results on infrastructure interventions.(00:26:18) Retrofitting Old BuildingsChallenges in adapting existing infrastructure with minimal disruption.(00:31:12) Future in a MinuteRapid-fire Q&A: hope, infrastructure, research needs, and lessons from history.(00:33:01) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Ten Across Resilience Network convened in Jacksonville, Florida, in April to share strategies from their communities—the hottest in the nation—for mitigating the mortality and economic loss caused by extreme heat, and to identify common obstacles to both long-term planning and immediate response. Representatives from the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) joined the exercise to discuss and document the findings.  With co-author Dr. Melissa Guardaro, Senior Global Futures Scientist for ASU's Global Futures Lab, FAS's Grace Wickerson has drafted a set of policy recommendations for all levels of government and non-governmental actors, “Framework for a Heat-Ready Nation.” This document draws heavily upon the recommendations, challenges and successes raised by Ten Across participants and outlines a series of steps that can be taken to protect people and their livelihoods from rising temperatures nationwide.  In this episode, Grace walks us through the five high-priority measures defined in the report;  how these points were determined and what it will take to see them carried out. A scientist recognized for their policy advocacy work by last month's 2025 Grist 50 list, Grace discusses the importance of decisions based on sound science, and how to move forward even as most federal climate policy is rolled back.   Relevant Articles and Resources  Framework for a Heat-Ready Nation (Ten Across/Federation of American Scientists, July 2025)  2025 Heat Policy Agenda (Federation of American Scientists, January 2025)  “As summer ends, Maricopa County is on track to see fewer heat-related deaths than last year” (KJZZ, September 2025)  “Ten Across Joins 60+ Organizations in Supporting Federal Policy Agenda for Tackling Extreme Heat” (Ten Across blog, January 2025)  “Here's why an Arizona medical examiner is working to track heat-related deaths” (NPR, June 2024)  Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts  ASU Researchers Tackle Extreme Heat Relief as Phoenix Temps Soar  Urban Planners: The Unexpected Champions of the U.S. Heat Resilience Effort  What Some of the Hottest Cities on The 10 Are Doing to Address Deadly Heat  CreditsHost: Duke ReiterProducer and editor: Taylor GriffithMusic by: Dew of Light and Lennon HuttonResearch and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler  About our guest  Grace Wickerson is senior manager of Climate and Health on the Climate and Environment team at the Federation of American Scientists. Grace leads programmatic work to showcase how a changing climate impacts health outcomes and public health and healthcare systems through emerging threats like extreme heat and wildfire smoke. Grace holds a master's of science in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University and was named to this year's Grist 50 list of climate and justice advocates to watch.

In today's episode, moderator Tom Ryckaert, a board member of IFMA Belgium Chapter, sits down with Christa Dodoo, the chair of IFMA's Global Board of Directors, and Eleni Myrivili, Global Chief Heat Officer for the Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center and the UN-Habitat, explore the rising temperatures in cities and their impact on facility management They discuss the importance of retrofitting historic buildings, leveraging traditional design for sustainability and the need for targeted education and leadership in facility management to address climate challenges.This episode is sponsored by ODP Business Solutions! Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

Wise and Scott Counties in Southwest Virginia have some of the highest energy costs proportional to household income in the nation. Many residents here rely on federal energy assistance to afford to cool and heat their homes. As Katie Burke reports, the decision to cut federal energy assistance could mean life or death for millions […]

Graihagh Jackson and the BBC's former Global Health Correspondent Tulip Mazumdar investigate how extreme heat, fuelled by climate change, is affecting pregnant women in India. In the southern state of Tamil Nadu, Tulip hears the heart-breaking stories of some of the women affected and explores simple solutions that would make their work in scorching agricultural fields safer. The programme was first broadcast in 2024. Email us at theclimatequestion@bbc.com Produced by Sophie Eastaugh, Graihagh Jackson and Camilla Horrox Editor: Sophie Eastaugh Sound Engineer: Tom Brignell and James Beard Production Coordinator: Brenda Brown

It's been pretty hot this summer. If you live in Florida- that's not news. But you might not know just how dangerous the heat can be for you and your neighbors here in Tampa Bay. On this episode of Florida Matters, we talk about how the heat can be more than just uncomfortable if you're pregnant.It can cause major health problems for the pregnant person and the baby.WUSF's Jessica Meszaros explains what she learned about pregnancy and heat. And why these problems are only likely to get worse. Also on the show: we know how expensive it can be to get housing in Tampa Bay. You'll hear from Bradenton area business owner John Horne of Oyster's Rock Hospitality and Mark Vengroff, CEO and Managing Partner of One Stop Housing about a solution to the problem: building workforce housing. And Dalia Colon, host of WUSF's The Zest, joins us to talk about the new season of the podcast- plus food tips for hurricane season. 

In this episode, Professor Stephen Goldsmith speaks with Dr. Andrew Schroeder of Direct Relief and CrisisReady. They discuss how cities can break down data silos and build integrated, actionable platforms to better respond to public health and environmental emergency. Schroeder explains the role of emerging technologies like AI and cloud data platforms, the importance of recruiting data talent in city government, and practical frameworks for connecting health and environmental data. He also previews a joint workshop on urban heat crises, highlighting the need for simulation, coordination, and a people-centered approach to data-driven disaster management.Music credit: Summer-Man by KetsaAbout Data-Smart City SolutionsData-Smart City Solutions, housed at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University, is working to catalyze the adoption of data projects on the local government level by serving as a central resource for cities interested in this emerging field. We highlight best practices, top innovators, and promising case studies while also connecting leading industry, academic, and government officials. Our research focus is the intersection of government and data, ranging from open data and predictive analytics to civic engagement technology. We seek to promote the combination of integrated, cross-agency data with community data to better discover and preemptively address civic problems. To learn more visit us online and follow us on Twitter. 

On a Thursday edition of the Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Matt Campbell and Jon Heacock talk about the challenges of playing in extreme heat. Then Heacock shares how he's seen Taylor Mouser grow. Plus, Brock Purdy's injury status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: Through the summer, the city of Phoenix consistently hits temperatures upwards of 110 degrees, creating dire conditions for vulnerable populations like outdoor workers and those with substance use disorders. In this episode: Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and City Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington detail the city's extreme heat challenges, how other communities can deal with rising temperatures, and the successful cooling interventions championed by local leaders in the Valley of the Sun. Guest: Kate Gallego is the 62nd mayor of Phoenix, AZ. During her time in office, she has focused on diversifying the city's economy, investing in infrastructure, and forwarding sustainability. Kesha Hodge Washington is the District 8 city councilmember for the city of Phoenix. She serves on the Audit Committee, the Economic Development and Housing and Transportation Infrastructure and Planning Subcommittees. Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs. Show links and related content: How Climate Change and Extreme Weather Can Hurt Your Health—U.S. News & World Report Drop in Heat-Related Deaths Show Importance of Heat Relief Sites Efforts—City of Phoenix Extreme Heat Hazards—Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

A 12-year study of more than 130,000 dairy cows showed that severe heat reduces…

A 12-year study of more than 130,000 dairy cows showed that severe heat reduces their milk production by about 10 percent. What's more, that lower production can last up to...

Extreme heat, characterized by sustained periods of unusually high temperatures, poses significant health, economic, and social challenges globally, impacting people, infrastructure, and businesses worldwide. To effectively mitigate the risks associated with extreme heat, organizations must be proactive in how they prepare for, adapt to, and manage current and future heat-related challenges. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Jack Watt, Marsh McLennan's Swenja Surminski, Mercer's Tracy Watts, and Rachael Barza from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development discuss some of the challenges associated with extreme heat, as well as risk adaptation and explore management strategies that organizations should consider. You can access a transcript of the episode here. Read our report, Turning down the heat. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com.

Nearly half a million people die every year as a result of extreme heat. That’s more than the total from hurricanes, earthquakes and floods combined. And as the planet warms, the risk of deadly heat is increasing. On Bloomberg's Big Take podcast, climate reporter Zahra Hirji brings Sarah Holder a dispatch from a lab at the forefront of understanding how heat affects the human body. They break down the latest science on deadly heat, why everyone is at more risk than they realize — and what actually works to mitigate those risks. Read more: Scientist Shuts Himself in 104F Chamber in Quest to Study Heat Stress Listen to more from the Big Take podcast: https://www.bloomberg.com/audio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was yet another shooting in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood last night, and Jason wasn’t far from the scene. Guest: Wilkeson councilmember Jayme Peloli wants the state to issue an emergency declaration for two bridge closures that are crippling the town's economy. // One can only wonder how the Pacific Northwest survived the ‘extreme heat’ of the last few days. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced that they are engaged. // Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wouldn’t commit to saying that more cops on the streets would be good for his city.

The Korey Stringer Institute, at the University of Connecticut, is named after an N.F.L. player who died of exertional heatstroke. The lab's main research subjects have been athletes, members of the military, and laborers. But, with the extreme heat wrought by climate change, even mild exertion will put more and more of us in harm's way; in many parts of the United States, a combined heat wave and power outage could cause staggering fatalities. Dhruv Khullar, a New Yorker contributor, practicing physician, and professor of health policy, visited the Stringer Institute to undergo a heat test—walking uphill, for ninety minutes, in a hundred-and-four-degree heat—to better understand what's happening. “I just feel extremely puffy everywhere,” Khullar sighed. “You'd have to cut my finger off just to get my wedding ring off.” By the end of the test, he spoke of experiencing cramps, dizziness, and a headache. Khullar discussed the dangers of heatstroke with Douglas Casa, the lab's head, who nearly died of the condition as a young athlete. “Climate change has taken this into the everyday world for the everyday American citizen. You don't have to be a laborer working for twelve hours; you don't have to be a soldier in training,” Casa tells him. “This is making it affect so many people, even just during daily living.” Although the treatment for heat-related illness is straightforward, Casa says that implementation of simple preventive measures remains challenging—and that there is much we need to do to better prepare for the global rise in temperatures. This segment originally aired on August 25, 2023.

This Day in Maine for Tuesday, August 26th, 2025.

L.A. County Jails are seeing improvements in wait times and conditions, but there are worries over the population increasing. Southern California’s heat wave is on its way out. We get into vegetarian tacos and a K-Pop sensation. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

Europe is suffering from another heatwave as deadly temperatures of up to 44C hit the continent and wildfires blazed across the Mediterranean. To find out why Europe is heating faster than anywhere else, Madeleine Finlay speaks to the Guardian's Europe environment correspondent, Ajit Niranjan, and to Adam Taylor, professor of anatomy at Lancaster University, to find out how we can try to stay cool as the temperature rises. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

More hot days and more smoky days are affecting our children's health now and in the future.

How should you keep your kids safe during these extreme heat warnings? Dr. Jaron Smith explained what strategies you can use and what you should be on the lookout for during he intense summer heat. 

Terve! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") come to you from the National Wilderness Medicine Conference in Snowbird, Utah. They talk with Kyle Allred, PA-C, about your FEET!How to size your shoes and boots?What kind of socks are best to prevent blisters?What to do if a hot spot develops?If you get a blister, should you pop it?How can we reduce moisture in the shoe?These foot care topics and many more.Please learn more about this amazing conference, now in its 38th year: www.wilderness-medicine.comHere are links to some of the products Kyle mentioned in our conversation:Salty Britches Anti-Chafing ointment Injinji Running SocksHexagelsLeukotapeHypafix tapeSkin Tac Adhesive WipesWe hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: germandworm@gmail.com.Our Disclaimer: The Germ and Worm Podcast is designed to inform, inspire, and entertain. However, this podcast does NOT establish a doctor-patient relationship, and it should NOT replace your conversation with a qualified healthcare professional. Please see one before your next adventure. The opinions in this podcast are Dr. Sanford's, Dr. Pottinger's, and PA Allred's alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.

How does the extreme heat effect children's classroom productivity?  ASU Professor Allison Poulos studied how student's moods are before and after recess, and how schools can give young children that time for fun amid the extreme heat of Arizona. 

It's the direct result of human-caused climate change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

This week on the Regional Roundup, we hear about efforts to map extreme heat in Moab, Utah. We also have a story about the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and the work the organization is doing to protect bird species across the region. Plus, we visit the Montrose County Fair to meet 4H students as they showcase their animals. And we finish off with an interview with investigative journalist Will Potter discussing his latest book, Little Red Barns: Hiding the Truth from Farm to Fable.

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Stadiums worldwide are deploying innovative solutions to combat rising temperatures. Extreme heat is forcing fundamental changes in sports architecture and scheduling, so how are stadiums trying to cool down and save both players and fans? Plus: Beyond Meat releases a steak and Tesla signs a $16.5B contract with Samsung. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

The news to know for Monday, July 28, 2025! We're talking about the latest deal with one of America's top trading partners and negotiations underway with another.  Also, a brutal heat wave is coming for most of the U.S., and we'll tell you who is expected to receive the brunt of it.  Plus: Billions of dollars in education funding have been restored, a popular app has been hacked, and a NASCAR driver is celebrating after making history.   Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins at hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY For a limited time, you can try OneSkin with 15% off using code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com    

We've all had tough days at work, right? But I'm going to bet your last one didn't involve multiple colleagues fainting from heat stress.My guest this week is researcher and academic Cara Schulte, author of an important new report, for Climate Rights International, that looks into the effects of the effects of extreme heat on garment workers in Bangladesh.These don't stop at the physical. Workers describe feeling mentally unwell, anxious, hopeless even desperate as both temperatures and humidity climb. And as climate change accelerates, we can only expect conditions to get gnarlier.So what can fashion do about all this?Listen to find out about the role of education; how pregnant women are impacted; how heat is linked to violence; why drinking fizzy pop won't help; how working hours, low wages, audits and PPE come into it; and practical action to improve things that would make a difference today.Cara's ultimate message: "When we think about sustainability in fashion, it's not just about materials and recycling - it has to be about people."Essential listening for anyone who produces in the Global South, or buys clothing made there.Thank you for listening to Wardrobe Crisis.Find links and further reading for this episode at thewardrobecrisis.comRead Clare's columns & support the show on Substack - wardrobecrisis.substack.comTell us what you think. Find Clare on Instagram @mrspressGot recommendations? Hit us up!And please leave us a rating / review in Spotify/ Apple & help us share these podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shortly after City Council passed legislation strengthening her office, Inspector General Deborah Witzburg announced she would not seek reappointment to a second term. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea talk about the sometimes contentious history of the Chicago inspector general's office. They also discuss extreme heat heading our way and some Chicago movies you'd like to add to our list. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this July 22 episode: Babbel – Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Framebridge Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

President Trump is calling for the release of the Epstein testimony and has been diagnosed with a vein condition. Also, millions of Americans are still dealing with extreme heat or extreme rainfall. Plus, remembering the legendary skydiver Felix Baumgartner. And, taking a behind-the-scenes look at "The Sound of Music" for the film's 60th anniversary.

Millions across the country are being affected by severe weather, from flood watches to heat waves. Also, President Trump continues to face pressure from members of his party over the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Plus, the murder trial begins for the Colorado dentist accused of poisoning his wife's protein shakes. And ‘sneak-flation'—how to spot it and how to avoid it on your grocery bill.

Heat is the most hazardous weather event in the world. The UN estimates that mortality for people over 65 years old increased by 85% between 2017 and 2021. As climate change brings more extreme temperatures, we examine the short- and long-term effects of heat exposure. Plus, what we need to do to address health inequities and disparities to prevent a repeat of the 1995 heat wave that killed 739 Chicagoans. Reset learns more from Karen Weigert, director of Loyola University Chicago's Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility and Dr. Kiran Joshi, Chief Operating Officer for Cook County Department of Public Health.

Sadly, this is a must-listen episode for every runner and triathlete: Coach Liz Waterstraat shares the sweaty details of her recent 70.3 triathlon, during which temps climbed into the high 90s! Then, in conversation with host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz shares so much great heat-mitigating advice, including: -why it's crucial to be as fit as possible on race day; -smart steps to take in the week pre-race; -why 70 degrees is the magic turning point;  -how and why to recalibrate your race expectations; and,-how to reframe the heat as a challenge versus a threat. Before Coach Liz switches from co-host to guest, Sarah shares details of her sporty weekend, including meeting a new pal at the pond.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Good day sunshine: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for your next purchase at Selkirk.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the power grid fails during a scorching summer day, knowing how to stay cool without AC could literally save your life. In this essential preparedness episode, you'll discover practical strategies for surviving extreme heat when the electrical grid goes down, including proven methods to stay cool in the heat using simple household items and basic preparation. Todd shares real-world experience from Houston's hurricane season and power outages, revealing how to recognize the dangerous stages of heat-related illness before they become life-threatening emergencies. You'll learn about power grid failure scenarios that leave millions without cooling, effective evaporative cooling techniques, and essential gear recommendations for battery-powered cooling solutions. This episode covers everything from sealing your home against heat buildup to creating DIY cooling systems using items you probably already own. Whether you're dealing with rolling blackouts, hurricane aftermath, or extended grid-down situations, these time-tested techniques will help you maintain safe body temperatures when conventional cooling fails. Don't wait until you're sweating in the dark to learn these critical survival skills. Visit the Episode Page on Ready Your Future. Of Interest Join the Tribe For more about Todd and RYF Join the Exclusive Email Group The Christian Prepper Podcast Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prepperwebsiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extreme heat is becoming a dangerous new normal that brings with it a number of health risks. From severe burns to accelerated aging, the effects of long periods of high temperatures on the human body are getting more attention in this time of rising climate change. Stephanie Sy reports from Phoenix, the epicenter of extreme heat in the United States, for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Just hours after the US said a ceasefire had been agreed between Iran and Israel, there are accusations it's been broken. We'll look at why Iran's attack on a US military base could have looked to de-escalate not provoke. Tens of thousands of people are believed to have traveled for abortions last year. New York City voters will pick their Democratic candidate for mayor. Plus, that sweltering heat in the eastern US could be about to get worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For more on the dangers of extreme temperatures and key tips for dealing with the heat, Stephanie Sy speaks with Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders