Targeted policies to address extreme heat in the United States

Biden Administration launches Heat.gov with tools for communities ...

Today, the Biden Administration through the interagency National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) launched Heat.gov, a new ...

How to adapt your city to extreme heat - C40 Knowledge Hub

Heatwaves are a deadly climate risk, but predicable hazards. Their impacts can be reduced thanks to simple, cost-effective technologies and strategies.

Biden proposes new rule to protect 36 million workers from extreme ...

President Joe Biden has proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace. The Democrat warns as tens of millions of people in ...

Protecting Californians From Extreme Heat: A State Action Plan to ...

Climate change is increasing temperatures across the planet and in California. Extreme heat refers to temperatures that are well above normal conditions, and.

The Importance of Data in Combatting Extreme Heat and Climate ...

Data is critical to providing information on how climate change affects Americans nationwide. This includes heat. Recently, the Commerce ...

FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Mobilizes to Protect Workers ...

New Initiatives at OSHA and Across Agencies Will Enhance Workplace Safety, Build Local Resilience, and Address Disproportionate Heat Impacts ...

Biden-Harris Administration Unveils National Heat Strategy to ...

The National Heat Strategy will build resilience to heat and address heat-related health concerns.

Heat Equity | UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation

We conduct research to inform evidence-based heat governance, including policy, planning, and regulation, to protect vulnerable populations and communities.

Protecting People from Extreme Heat | Human Rights Watch

Governments around the world should act to protect people from the current and foreseeable harms of extreme heat fueled by climate change.

Extreme Heat - NYSDEC - Department of Environmental Conservation

Climate change is already increasing the severity, duration, and frequency of extreme heat events in New York State. Impacts from extreme heat ...

Protecting Children From Extreme Heat Is Critical for Their Health ...

As climate change intensifies extreme heat around the globe, policymakers must take steps to develop heat standards for children and support ...

The Role of Cooling Centers in Protecting Vulnerable Individuals ...

Extreme heat events are projected to become more frequent and severe with continued climate change, and public health efforts are appropriately focused on ...

Global Heat Health Information Network: Heat Health Risks

Increasing awareness and capacity to better manage and adapt to the health risks of dangerously hot weather in a changing climate.

Heat Action Plan Toolkit | ReBuild NC

Guidance and resources to help North Carolina communities prepare for extreme heat. ... With climate change driving more frequent and intense heat ...

The Policy Challenge of Extreme Heat and Climate Change

Health threats in a hotter world require policy action at every level of political and social life.

UN Secretary-General issues call to action on extreme heat

The World Meteorological Organization is one of ten specialized United Nations entities rallying behind UN Secretary-General António ...

Department of Homeland Security Offers Community Leaders New ...

With Roughly 130 Million Americans Under Heat Alerts, Secretary Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Criswell Issue Resource Guide, to Host an ...

Centering Equity to Address Extreme Heat - Urban Institute

2021); and for the environment by increasing energy consumption (and thereby increasing greenhouse gas emissions) and increasing water temperature, which can be ...

Managing Extreme Heat Recommendations for Schools: Pilot Version

The. Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) recommends that Arizona school districts formally document the actions they intend to take in response to ...

the district of columbia's - extreme heat adaptation strategy - | doee

Climate Ready DC, our strategy to become more resilient to climate change, calls for the reduction of outside air temperatures through expanded green space, ...