Summer brings rise in diseases, extreme weather, utility costs, UV exposure, and violence
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Updated · Gizmodo · Apr 29
Summer brings rise in diseases, extreme weather, utility costs, UV exposure, and violence
10 articles · Updated · Gizmodo · Apr 29
CDC estimates 476,000 Lyme disease cases annually in the U.S., with most reported in late spring and summer; over 325,000 melanoma cases were reported worldwide in 2020.
Extreme heatwaves, storms, wildfires, and tropical cyclones are increasing in frequency and severity, driving up air conditioning demand and utility bills across the U.S.
Rising temperatures and increased social activity are linked to higher rates of violence, including mass shootings, while climate change amplifies health and safety risks each summer.
Beyond physical dangers, how is the annual dread of a hazardous summer impacting our collective mental health?
With tropical diseases like malaria spreading north, is the U.S. healthcare system prepared for them?
A new study links wildfire smoke to cancer. How can communities located far from fires protect themselves?
Can the rapid deployment of solar and battery storage prevent widespread blackouts during future heatwaves?
As the 'cool or eat' crisis deepens, what new technologies can help families afford to stay safe?
If longer summers are now irreversible, how must our cities be redesigned to survive permanent heat?