Why Is Extreme Heat So Deadly?
1A - A podcast by NPR
Heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the U.S.Over the last 10 years, it's killed an average of 135 people per year. That's more than floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.Today, more than 13 million Americans are under an extreme heat warning, according to Heat.gov. On Aug. 3, it was 124 million. That's more than a third of the people in the U.S. We discuss how we can adapt to a hotter future and what we can expect in the years to come. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.
