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Hotter summers could be making us sicker in unexpected ways (www.washingtonpost.com)
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While scientists have spent decades covering how extreme heat and cold lead to death, new research using data from California emergency departments shows that the heat may be making us sicker too.

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[–] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I’m convinced it’s why everyone in the southeast drives like shit.

[–] gidostro@lemmy.cafe 3 points 3 days ago

Oh, that’s the humidity. That will fuck you up.