radiate
By emily on June 2, 2018 2:32 am
"Climate change models predict that extreme heat events, or heat waves, will become more frequent and intense, and such events will have a major impact on areas that are not well adapted to them. Increased mortality is a common feature of heat waves, particularly among the elderly. Many of these deaths are related to cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and respiratory causes, and may be exacerbated in urban environments due to the urban heat island effect... Ultraviolet (UV) radiation has long been linked to skin cancers and cataracts. Although ozone depletion and associated increases in UV exposure are generally considered to be separate from global warming, a recent report by the World Health Organization highlights that global warming may interact with stratospheric ozone depletion, resulting in increased UV exposure..."
-Global Climate Change and Health
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