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How dangerous heat waves can kill

  • Written by William H. Calvin, Professor Emeritus, University of Washington
imagePeople should be able to recognize dangerous high temperatures to avoid illness or death from heat.AP Photo/Mark Lennihan

Heat waves are the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States, not the more photogenic windstorms and floods. Hotter summers from climate change are causing concerns over new dangers to people.

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