How people, pets and infrastructure can respond to extreme heat
NPRHow people, pets and infrastructure can respond to extreme heat Enlarge this image toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images Spencer Platt/Getty Images Extreme heat continues to blanket much of Europe and North America, with some 55 million people across the U.S. facing either heat warnings or advisories as of early Friday and weekend temperatures predicted to reach triple digits in many regions. Enlarge this image toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images Brandon Bell/Getty Images Heat can have lasting health effects — but time outdoors is also important Extreme heat can affect the human body in several ways, explains Dr. Aaron Bernstein, a pediatrician and the interim director of The Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment of the Harvard T.H. "And so what we see as a consequence of those things is certainly people who have existing heart problems, lung problems, kidney problems, even mental health issues, they get sicker," Bernstein says. Sponsor Message Clements says that a cultural transformation and mindset shift is needed, and that this week's heat event could be getting people to take the threat more seriously.
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