The Opinions It’s Time We Start Naming America’s Deadliest Climate Disasters
Sep 17, 2024
Eric Klinenberg, a sociologist renowned for his research on heat-related disasters, sheds light on the often-overlooked fatality of heat waves. He reveals that heat waves surpass hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods in American deaths. Klinenberg argues for a revolutionary approach: naming heat waves to elevate public awareness and preparedness. He emphasizes how this simple change could transform perceptions and save lives by urging people to take these invisible killers seriously.
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