Climate: Fighting Extreme Heat In 2026
Summary
This 1A episode examines extreme heat as a critical public health threat, featuring Miami-Dade Mayor Daniela Levine-Cava on local resilience strategies like tree planting and cooling centers. Experts Amruta Nori-Sarma and Jeeva Lang discuss the physiological dangers of heat, the impact of wildfire smoke, and the need for better federal forecasting and worker protections.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and overview of extreme heat threats
Interview with Miami Mayor Daniella Levine Cava on heat resilience
Listener feedback on trees and news about a teen's death
Experts discuss causes of this summer's extreme heat domes
Defining extreme heat and recognizing heat stroke symptoms
Methods for calculating heat-related deaths and excess mortality
Impact of COVID-19 on heat vulnerability and health
Wildfire smoke, air quality, and compounding climate crises
Europe's heat wave and lack of AC infrastructure
Air conditioning as a public health necessity vs. grid strain
Advice for outdoor exercise and city cooling center plans
Protecting outdoor workers and the economics of water breaks
Mental health impacts of heat and medication risks
NOAA budget cuts, community resilience, and show outro
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