Heatwaves: the next silent killer? - Science Weekly podcast

Heatwaves have ravaged much of the northern hemisphere, causing wildfires, destruction and death. Some are blaming heat stress for an increase in chronic kidney disease in Central America.Graihagh Jackson investigates the causes and health effects of heatwavesSubscribe and review onAcast,Apple Podcasts,Soundcloud,Audioboom andMixcloud. Join the discussion onFacebook andTwitterHeatwaves have hit many parts of the northern hemisphere this summer, ravaging landscapes and causing death and destruction in their wake. Wildfires have broken out in the Arctic Circle, as well as inCalifornia,Sweden andGreece. People are dying from the heat inJapan, where temperatures have risen to over 40C (104F).Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Science Climate change Environment Weather Wildfires Source Type: news