Extreme Heat

Health Wanted

Climate change is bringing the heat, and, along with it, volatile weather events and health hazards. On this week’s episode of Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow hones in on the ways climate change and heat affect our lives. Her guest, Noah Scovronick, PhD, offers his perspective regarding climate research and ways to move towards a cooler world.

Bristow also answers your questions about Olympic surfers on the cruise ship in Tahiti, what it means to be “fully vaccinated,” and when we can expect the updated COVID vaccines. Plus, Sick of the Week.

For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the Show Notes.

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1. Extreme Heat (00:00:00)

2. It's hot! (00:00:32)

3. Greenhouse Effect 101 (00:03:34)

4. El Niño and Hurricanes (00:06:14)

5. The impact of heat on the body (00:09:51)

6. Signs of hope! (00:14:25)

7. Interview with Dr. Noah Scovronick (00:21:21)

8. The Q&A (00:39:10)