Heat

According to the CDC, heat-related deaths in the U.S. doubled from 1999 to 2023, with 21,518 deaths recorded during that period.

If you think it was hotter than normal, you're right. Summer heat got off to an early start in April and May, and heat-illness reports climbed.

They say the warmer temperatures will produce more extreme weather events such as hurricanes, droughts and fires.

University of Miami researchers looked in detail at 57 households where summer temperatures regularly rise above 82 degrees and why. They found it goes beyond the "classic, low-income renter."

Some employers, like DeLeon Springs grove owner Steve Crump, don't need a law to keep their workers safe. Still, state Sen. Mike Gottlieb is hoping again to get one through the Legislature.

One physician at this past week's Florida Climate Conference in Sarasota says climate change needs to be part of medical school curriculums in the U.S.

Laborers have suffered in extreme heat triggered by climate change. Deaths aren’t inevitable, and employers can save lives by providing ample water and breaks, researchers say.

At least 58 players have died from exertional heat stroke since 1992. Five high school players have died since July of suspected heat-related illnesses.

Heatstroke can damage organs if not quickly treated. A lot of races aren't prepared to offer the right care, which includes emerging victims in ice baths at the venue to quickly cool body temperature.

Employers are exploring wearable technologies to keep workers safe. Devices collect biometric data to estimate signs of heat stress and prompt workers to take a break before their health deteriorates.