
Climate
Harmful heat doesn’t always come in waves
Even without reaching heat wave levels, sustained high temperatures may contribute to a litany of health issues.
By Nikk Ogasa
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Even without reaching heat wave levels, sustained high temperatures may contribute to a litany of health issues.
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