‘A Silent Killer’: Extreme Heat and Your Health

Dr. Gaurab Basu, a climate change expert and assistant professor at Harvard, dives into the alarming health impacts of extreme heat during one of the hottest summers on record. He discusses how rising temperatures can exacerbate mental health issues, increase aggression, and affect academic performance. Basu emphasizes the urgent need for coping strategies and highlights vulnerable populations at risk. He also shares hopeful advancements in climate solutions and the importance of community engagement in addressing these pressing health challenges.