Heat waves and hot nights : a report / by Ozone Action and Physicians for Social Responsibility.

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TextPublication details: [United States?] : PSR and Ozone Action, 2000Description: 18 pSubject(s):

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Subject: Analysis of NOAA weather station data shows heat stress in cities across the United States has increased dramatically over the past 50 years. The number of days per year that exceed the 85th percentile for average heat index has doubled over this time period. High heat stress nights have also double in frequency nationwide. The health implications of this ongoing trend are significant.

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Books	Australian Emergency Management Library	BOOK	P551.52530973 HEA (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		011496082

"The primary author of the report was Kert Davies at Ozone Action..."--P. [i]

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Analysis of NOAA weather station data shows heat stress in cities across the United States has increased dramatically over the past 50 years. The number of days per year that exceed the 85th percentile for average heat index has doubled over this time period. High heat stress nights have also double in frequency nationwide. The health implications of this ongoing trend are significant.

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