Rafiq Maqbool/AP June 20, 2024 Amid scorching heat, 900 people died this week in Saudi Arabia. Climate change has made the Hajj pilgrimage more risky Milad Haghani, UNSW Sydney Hajj has grappled with public health and safety risks such as crowd crushes and infectious diseases in the past. It’s now facing an emerging risk: climate extremes.
Rod Long/Unsplash November 1, 2023 Extreme weather is landing more Australians in hospital – and heat is the biggest culprit Amy Peden, UNSW Sydney As Australia heads into summer with an El Niño, it’s important understand and prepare for the health risks associated with extreme weather.
Symptoms of heatstroke include a throbbing headache, dizziness, confusion and nausea. milan2099/E+ via Getty Images July 17, 2023 As a summer heat wave pummels the US, an expert warns about the dangers of humidity – particularly for toddlers, young athletes and older adults W. Larry Kenney, Penn State As temperatures rise in the US, so does the incidence of heat-related deaths, including heatstroke.