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Tzeporah Berman @tzeporah.bsky.social · 5d

The majority of heat related deaths in European cities this summer were caused by climate change. These figures should terrify us.

This shows us that heat plans not enough – we need strong EU climate targets to cut the emissions causing this dangerous heat.

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Extreme Temperatures Around the World @extremetemps.bsky.social · 5d

Exceptional heat in AUSTRALIA

In New South Wales max. temperatures yesterday >35C and today tropical nights in some areas.
In fact, the minimum of 20.4C at Mount Seaview is the highest ever recorded in October.

Next days heat wave in Western Australia with up to 44C/45C

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Extreme Temperatures Around the World @extremetemps.bsky.social · 4d

INSANE HEAT IN CHINA
Unstoppable hazardous heat continue with temperatures today up to 38.5C and 25 stations breaking October heat records (6 Tmaxes+19 High Tmins).

Already 3000+ records have fallen in East Asia these 10 days and MANY more are expected next week.

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Editorial Board of the journal Temperature @temperatureeb.bsky.social · 17h

🌍🧬 Adapted to the desert: Turkana people carry gene variants that boost water retention in extreme heat. But in cities, they may raise chronic disease risks.
🔗 www.livescience.com/health/genet...
#HumanAdaptation #Genetics

Unique gene variants in the Turkana people of Kenya may help them survive harsh desert heat

Scientists discovered genetic variants in the Turkana that help conserve water in deserts, but these variants may now raise disease risks in urban settings, early data suggest.

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Editorial Board of the journal Temperature @temperatureeb.bsky.social · 14d

🌏🔥 Antarctica is heating — and Australia will feel it

Unusual warming high above Antarctica’s stratosphere is set to disrupt weather patterns for months. Scientists warn this could mean hotter, drier conditions across southern Australia this spring and summer.
🔗 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

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Editorial Board of the journal Temperature @temperatureeb.bsky.social · 19d

📰 New article states people with schizophrenia weren’t inherently more vulnerable to heat during BC’s 2021 heat dome — they were made vulnerable by systemic barriers.
“...by the obstacles that shape their lives.”
🔗 theconversation.com/people-with-...
#ClimateJustice #MentalHealth #Heatwave

People with schizophrenia were hit hard by B.C.’s deadly 2021 heat dome

People with schizophrenia made up almost 16 per cent of deaths in B.C.’s 2021 heat dome. Their experiences show why cooling must be treated as a right, not a privilege.

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Editorial Board of the journal Temperature @temperatureeb.bsky.social · 22d

Standby divers in warm to hot environments suffer heat stress and hypohydration

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#temperaturejournal #thermoregulation #heatstress #diving #hyperthermia

Standby divers in warm to hot environments suffer heat stress and hypohydration

Standby divers must be fully dressed in the appropriate ensemble during military and commercial diving operations. These garments are often fully encapsulating and may result in heat stress and hyp...

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Editorial Board of the journal Temperature @temperatureeb.bsky.social · 29d

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Europe’s summer of extreme weather caused €43bn of short-term losses, analysis finds

Greatest damage from heat, drought and flooding done in Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Bulgaria

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Editorial Board of the journal Temperature @temperatureeb.bsky.social · 29d

Exercise-induced dehydration does not impair cognitive performance in naturally menstruating women

#TemperatureJournal #coretemperature #thermalstrain #cognitiveperformance #female #naturallymenstruating
#thermoregulation #environment #bodymass #exercise

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Exercise-induced dehydration does not impair cognitive performance in naturally menstruating women

Despite increased female workforce engagement, research into physiological responses to thermally challenging environments has primarily focused on males. This study examined the combined impact of...

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Editorial Board of the journal Temperature @temperatureeb.bsky.social · Sep 9

🔥🌍 Climate change made 2025’s wildfires in Turkey, Greece & Cyprus 22% more intense, driven by soaring temps, drought & fierce winds. 1M+ hectares burned, 20 lives lost. Scientists warn: hotter, drier conditions are the new normal.
🔗 apnews.com/article/clim...
#climatechange #wildfires #temperature

Climate change made deadly wildfires in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus more fierce, study finds

A new study says climate change that has driven scorching temperatures and dwindling rainfall made massive wildfires in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus this summer burn much more fiercely.

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Editorial Board of the journal Temperature @temperatureeb.bsky.social · Sep 9

🔥🌡 One of the most-read papers in Temperature dives into the science of hot flashes—how hormonal shifts hijack brain circuits to trigger heat loss. From KNDy neurons to night sweats, it’s a must-read on menopausal thermoregulation.
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#menopause #hotflashes

Effects of menopause on temperature regulation

Changes in thermoregulation, notably the emergence of hot flashes, occur during the menopause transition in association with reproductive hormonal changes. Hot flashes constitute the most character...

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Editorial Board of the journal Temperature @temperatureeb.bsky.social · Aug 25

It’s well known that negative health impacts can occur from both hot and cold exposure. One that is lesser known is the impact it can have on mental health 🧠.

A recent study in Nature examined the impacts of temperature on older adults in Japan.

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Perceived indoor thermal environment and depressive symptoms among older adults in the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study - Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports - Perceived indoor thermal environment and depressive symptoms among older adults in the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study

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Editorial Board of the journal Temperature @temperatureeb.bsky.social · Aug 25

Are children really at greater risk of dehydration in the heat compared to adults? 🥵

A recent BMJ study was able to show children aged 10–16 years are at a similar risk of hyperthermia and dehydration as adults during exercise up to 40°C.

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Thermoregulation and dehydration in children and youth exercising in extreme heat compared with adults

Objective To compare hyperthermia and physiological dehydration risk during exercise heat stress between children of different ages and adults and evaluate an existing adult sweat rate calculator in c...

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Editorial Board of the journal Temperature @temperatureeb.bsky.social · Aug 25

🧠☀️ Just published in Temperature; students who exercised mid-morning, then sat in hot classrooms, showed worse attention, slower processing & higher core temps by noon.

Early AM workouts + AC preserved performance.

Time of day & thermal environment matter.

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Cognitive and athletic performances in tropical climate: The effect of time of day

We determined whether the time of day when students exercise in a tropical climate and the environmental conditions in which they attend theory classes (air conditioning vs. tropical climate) have ...

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Editorial Board of the journal Temperature @temperatureeb.bsky.social · Aug 19

🧠💧 Climate matters. In tropical heat, students showed reduced focus & higher fatigue during late-morning classes, especially after exercise. AC helped preserve cognitive performance.

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#heatstress #cognition #TemperatureJournal

Cognitive and athletic performances in tropical climate: The effect of time of day

We determined whether the time of day when students exercise in a tropical climate and the environmental conditions in which they attend theory classes (air conditioning vs. tropical climate) have ...

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Editorial Board of the journal Temperature @temperatureeb.bsky.social · Aug 19

☀️ Outdoor workers face deadly risks as heatwaves intensify. A tragic death in Spain shows why stronger protections are urgently needed.
🔗 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

#HeatHealth #ClimateRisk #TemperatureJournal

As summers of extreme heat become more common, the UK must protect its workers | John Harris

There’s been fury in Spain over the tragic death of a street cleaner. It’s not hard to imagine something similar playing out in the UK, says Guardian columnist John Harris

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Editorial Board of the journal Temperature @temperatureeb.bsky.social · Aug 19

As heat waves grow deadlier across Europe, France is grappling with cultural resistance to cooling—even as mortality climbs.

AC remains rare, but the climate is changing faster than tradition.

New from the NYT:
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/w...

#HeatHealth #ClimateAdaptation #TemperatureJournal

As Europe’s Heat Waves Intensify, France Bickers About Air-Conditioning

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Editorial Board of the journal Temperature @temperatureeb.bsky.social · Aug 11

🧊❗ Ice baths are surging in popularity but the science says caution is key. Experts warn about breathing difficulties, heart strain, and cold shock. Not every cold plunge is safe
🔗 theconversation.com/ice-baths-ar...
#recovery #coldwater #healthscience

Ice baths are booming in popularity – but they come with health risks

Behind the marketing and influencer testimonials on podcasts and TikTok lies a less appealing truth. Ice baths can be dangerous.

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Heatmap News @heatmap.news · Jul 28

"Given the likelihood of longer and hotter heat dome events, then, it becomes imperative to educate people about how to stay safe."

@jeva.bsky.social dives into the "extreme and longer-lasting" heat domes fueled by climate change ⬇️

It’s Not Your Imagination — We’re Talking About Heat Domes a Lot More These Days

Half of all Americans are sweating under one right now.

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Editorial Board of the journal Temperature @temperatureeb.bsky.social · Aug 11

Some meds 💊 (e.g. beta blockers, diuretics, antidepressants) can disrupt sweating, thirst perception, or blood flow, making it harder for the body to cool off in extreme heat. Don’t stop taking them but do take heat seriously.
🧊 Stay cool
💧 Hydrate
👩‍⚕️ Talk to your doctor
🔗 www.npr.org/2025/07/30/n...

Why certain medications can increase your risk in the heat

Some medicines affect your ability to sweat, stay hydrated, or even to notice if you're overheating. Doctors say keep taking them, but make sure to keep yourself cool.

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Editorial Board of the journal Temperature @temperatureeb.bsky.social · Aug 11

🔥 New Special Call in Temperature
Heat exposure of vulnerable populations: physiological insights for policy action.

We want real-world field work, ecologically valid lab studies & incisive reviews on hard to reach & heat vulnerable pops.

⚠️ Due 31 Jul 26.
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NPR @npr.org · Aug 9

Some medicines affect your ability to sweat, stay hydrated, or even to notice if you're overheating. Doctors say keep taking them, but make sure to keep yourself cool.

Why certain medications can increase your risk in the heat

Some medicines affect your ability to sweat, stay hydrated, or even to notice if you're overheating. Doctors say keep taking them, but make sure to keep yourself cool.

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Aaron Bach @ajebach.bsky.social · Aug 5

Heat advice is too generic - let’s fix that! Happy to be leading a talented group of guest editors in a new Special Call in @temperatureeb.bsky.social for physiology-informed protection of vulnerable groups. 🌡️👴👷‍♂️🚴‍♀️☀️ Deadline 31 July 2026.
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#HeatHealth #Equity

Heat exposure of vulnerable populations: Physiological insights for policy action

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Editorial Board of the journal Temperature @temperatureeb.bsky.social · Aug 6

Call for Papers

Heat exposure of vulnerable populations: Physiological insights for policy action

This special issue seeks research that strengthens the real-world application of thermophysiology to protect vulnerable populations from heat exposure.

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Heat exposure of vulnerable populations: Physiological insights for policy action

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Editorial Board of the journal Temperature @temperatureeb.bsky.social · Aug 5

Taylor & Francis highlights a recent Temperature article.
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#TemperatureJournal #heatwave #extremecold

Exposure To Extreme Heat and Cold Temperature is Leading to Additional Preventable Deaths, New 19-Year Study Suggests - Taylor & Francis Newsroom

There’s No Time to Be Lost to Reduce Deaths From Heatwaves And Extreme Cold in India, Where Study Took Place Findings Suggest That When Areas Invest in Healthcare, and other Social Sectors, Numbers o...

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