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Hidden Heat Dangers: Study Reveals Underreported Deaths Linked to Rising Temperatures

Efforts continue to accurately measure the toll of extreme heat on public health, with many experts suggesting that the real impact might be far more severe than official statistics imply. Researchers point out that heat can significantly contribute to fatalities, particularly by exacerbating cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. However, these “heat-related” deaths often go underreported as the direct cause of death on official certificates is frequently recorded as something other than heat exposure. Experts argue that …

Hidden Toll: Uncovering the Unknow Death Count from Climate-Driven Disasters

Miami, Florida – As extreme weather events like wildfires and heat waves continue to plague the United States, public health officials struggle to accurately determine the death toll resulting from these climate-driven disasters. The lack of precise data on the number of lives lost reveals a deeper issue of undercounting fatalities, prompting further investigation by NPR’s climate team. Various government agencies are responsible for tracking deaths related to extreme weather, including storms, wildfires, and heat …

Study Reveals Hidden COVID-19 Deaths Among Excess Natural Causes in the US

Boston, Massachusetts – A groundbreaking study conducted by the School of Public Health and the University of Pennsylvania reveals crucial data suggesting that the true number of COVID-19 deaths in the United States may have been significantly undercounted. The study sheds light on the link between excess mortality rates from chronic illnesses and natural causes and the impact of COVID-19 infections. Despite the official federal counts reporting nearly 1,170,000 COVID-19 deaths in the United States, …

Ticking Time Bomb: The Hidden Dangers of LNG Export Facilities Revealed

FREEPORT, TEXAS — A quiet day at Quintana Beach turned chaotic two years ago when a fiery explosion rocked the area near the Freeport LNG export terminal. The explosion, which sent a sphere of orange flame into the air, caused lifeguards at the beach to be blown off their chairs. Meanwhile, David Earl Walker, who lived roughly 3 miles away, felt his house shake from the blast. Experts have raised concerns about the incident, emphasizing …

U.S. CPSC Issues Urgent Warning to California Flood Victims: Protect Your Home and Family from Hidden Dangers

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2024 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging people affected by flooding in Southern California to take precautions against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electrocution, explosion, and fires. The commission is warning residents of the dangers posed by wet appliances, particularly the risk of electrocution if they come into contact with electrical sources in flooded homes. It advises homeowners to have professionals or gas and electric companies evaluate their homes …