Category: Heatstroke

French Tourist Dies in Death Valley During 116-Degree Heat

The New York Times – Travel:
The 68-year-old tourist and his companion were driving through Death Valley National Park on a remote road last week when their car got stuck in mud, officials said.
Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.
Heat Kills Hundreds of Workers Each Year. A Postal Carrier Was One.

The New York Times – Business:
About half a dozen states explicitly protect workers from excessive heat. And some others, like Texas, prevent local governments from passing their own laws.
Heat Kills Hundreds of Workers Each Year. A Postal Carrier Was One.

The New York Times – Business:
About half a dozen states explicitly protect workers from excessive heat. And some others, like Texas, prevent local governments from passing their own laws.
After Record-Breaking Summer Start, Europe Braces for New Heat Wave

The New York Times – On the Runway:
High temperature warnings were in place across western, central and southern Europe on Monday as a heat dome intensifies across the continent.
As France’s Elders Swelter in the Heat, Postal Workers Come to the Rescue

The New York Times – On the Runway:
To help prevent heat-related deaths, the French government has asked postal workers to check in on older people.
Still Dreaming of Retirement in the Sun Belt?

As climate change sends summer temperatures soaring, older people are increasingly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses in places like Phoenix.
Summer Travel and Climate Change: Will Vacation Be a Thing of the Past?

This year, everything from scorching heat to fires, floods, tornadoes and hail storms driven by climate change have disrupted the plans of travelers around the world. A summer getaway remains a powerful desire, but it’s at a tipping point.
Backup Power: A Growing Need, if You Can Afford It

Extreme weather linked to climate change is causing more blackouts. But generators and batteries are still out of reach of many.
University to Pay $14 Million After a Wrestler’s Heat Stroke Death

The New York Times – Sports:
Grant Brace, 20, died after he begged for water during a practice at the University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky, according to a lawsuit brought by his family.