U.S. Heat Waves Have Tripled Since the 1960s, With Children Bearing the Brunt
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Andrea Thompson
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The article examines how climate change is transforming summers in the U.S., with heat waves becoming more frequent, longer-lasting, and more intense. It reports that the number of heat waves has grown from an average of two per year in the 1960s to six in the 2010s and 2020s, while the heat wave season has expanded by 49 days. The piece highlights regional disparities, with children in cities like Philadelphia, San Francisco, and New Orleans experiencing significantly more heat waves than previous generations. It explores the health, economic, and environmental consequences of extreme heat, and warns that conditions will continue to worsen without significant climate action.
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bskyU.S. Heat Waves Have Tripled Since the 1960s, With Children Bearing the Bruntscientificamerican.comKey quotes
· 5 pulledChildren growing up in Philadelphia today experience more than four more heat waves every summer than those who grew up there in the 1960s.
Kids in San Francisco today endure nearly seven more heat waves per year than their counterparts in the mid-20th century did.
In New Orleans children are currently subjected to nine more.
The number of heat waves has grown from an average of two per year in the 1960s to six in the 2010s and 2020s.
The heat wave season has grown by 49 days over the same period.
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