Features John Nielsen-Gammon, Jaime Madrigano, and Laurence Kalkstein.
John Nielsen-Gammon defines extreme heat from a meteorological perspective and explains underlying causes of extreme heat. John also discusses local solutions, like dedicated green spaces and more.
Jaime Madrigano talks about the broad public health impacts of extreme heat and how consistencies in extreme heat can be associated with cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, reproductive health, and more.
Laurence Kalkstein talks about the regional effects of extreme heat and the cause of other weather events, like flooding and drought. Laurence also explains the heat warning systems he’s developed in multiple cities.
