61. Atlantic County News The Press Of Atlantic City Other generations took quirkier view of heat waves. details of the more than 400 deaths attributed to the heat wave, as well as the era s boosterism. http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/atlantic/072005HOT_0720.cfm

62. Broadband » Forums » Southern California » Earthquakes, Heat Waves, Ice & Sno Earthquakes, heat waves, Ice Snow Emily Its been one of those mornings posting at my web site, an example of the main stories this am I have posted. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13965427

Register or Search for: search words or ZIP code Find Service Reviews Front Page FAQs+Info ... About us Spread Firefox! Block Ads about blocking Forums City Chat ... Southern California flat text nest Post a: Post a: Weather Official LA web site Surface Traffic Freeway Traffic ... CHP Traffic Incidents Author Topic functions : thumbs up, news-worthy I Am The ghostpainter Premium clubs: Loc:Rancho Cucamonga, CA Charter Pipeline Its been one of those mornings posting at my web site, an example of the main stories this am I have posted...Of course that doesn't reflect the over 200 emails I received this morning either but you get the idea of what my email is like. Here are the more important Headlines... The Naked Tickler Strikes Again. 2005/07/23 07:34 M 6.1 S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN Z= 75km 35.47N 139.96E 2005/07/23 08:51 M 6.1 KERMADEC ISLANDS, NEW ZEALAND Z= 43km 30.02S 178.06W 2005/07/23 14:40 M 5.5 HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN Z=214km 36.41N 70.78E TS FRANKLIN Discussion 9 [hinghamwx] Dangerous heat in the central United States NORTH KOREA WANTS PEACE TREATY WITH U.S. U.S. SCALES BACK DAYLIGHT TIME EXTENSION PLAN

63. The Weather Notebook | Heat Waves heat waves Tue Dec 23, 2003 Email Your Weather Question Listen in RealAudio Hi, I m Bryan Yeaton with The Weather Notebook s weekly segment on Global http://www.mountwashington.org/transcripts/2003/12/23.php

Host Bryan Yeaton Eastern Pacific Hurricanes Produced By With Funding From In Partnership With Site Comments Heat Waves Tue Dec 23, 2003 Email Your Weather Question Listen in RealAudio Hi, I'm Bryan Yeaton with The Weather Notebook's weekly segment on Global Climate Change. Why is it that people in Houston can deal with 105 degrees Fahrenheit fairly well, but such readings in Paris caused a disaster this past summer? The answer might be: it's not the heat, it's the variability. Larry Kalkstein is a heat expert at the University of Delaware. LK: Let's take the United States. Among the most vulnerable cities are Philadelphia, St. Louis, ChicagoMidwestern and Eastern cities which have high summer variability of climate. By that I mean you have mostly days in the 80s punctuated by these extreme heat waves where the temperature can go up to 100 or more. The big Question is, if climate change occurs, is the climate of Philadelphia going to just get warmer, and the variability is going to stay the same, or even get less? That is, will Philly's climate begin to imitate Jacksonville, Florida's, where not many people die of the heat because it's consistently hot? Or, will just the extremes get hotter in Philadelphia, whereas the rest of the baseline climate remains just the same and the extremes get hotter? And this is one question that the climate modelers can't answer with great precision, because they don't handle climate variability that well.

64. Health Effects Of Global Climate Change - Heat Waves heat waves. Global climate change may lead to more frequent and more severe heat waves, sometimes in places where people are not used to them. http://www.mos.org/cst/article/5165/1.html

STORIES: Health Effects of Global Climate Change Heat Waves NOAA Heat Waves Global climate change may lead to more frequent and more severe heat waves , sometimes in places where people are not used to them. The elderly, infants, and people with lung or heart problems are particularly vulnerable to such heat waves. People in cities are also at greater risk — the heat is retained and sometimes intensified by buildings and pavements. NEWS BYTES STORIES EXHIBITS LIVE EVENTS ... Ecosystem Services Related Stories Culprits of Climate Change

65. DEMA - Heat Waves Heat wave Prolonged period of excessive heat and humidity. Sunstroke Another term for heat stroke. If a Heat Wave is Predicted or Happening http://www.state.de.us/dema/disprep/heat.shtml

Visit the Governor General Assembly Courts Other Elected Officials ... INFORMATION HEAT WAVES Know What These Terms Mean: Heat wave: Prolonged period of excessive heat and humidity. The National Weather Service steps up its procedures to alert the public during these periods of excessive heat and humidity. Heat index: A number in degrees Fahrenheit (F) that tells how hot it really feels when relative humidity is added to the actual air temperature. Exposure to full sunshine can increase the heat index by 15 degrees F. Heat cramps: Heat cramps are muscular pains and spasms due to heavy exertion. Although heat cramps are the least severe, they are an early signal that the body is having trouble with the heat. Heat exhaustion: Heat exhaustion typically occurs when people exercise heavily or work in a hot, humid place where body fluids are lost through heavy sweating. Blood flow to the skin increases, causing blood flow to decrease to the vital organs. This results in a form of mild shock. If not treated, the victim may suffer heat stroke. Heat stroke: Heat stroke is life-threatening. The victim's temperature control system, which produces sweating to cool the body, stops working. The body temperature can rise so high that brain damage and death may result if the body is not cooled quickly.

66. Heat-waves: Risks And Responses heatwaves in Europe are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. A preliminary analysis of the 2003 heat-wave in Europe estimated that it http://www.euro.who.int/eprise/main/WHO/Progs/CASH/HeatCold/20040331_1

Programmes and projects climate Change and Adaptation Strategies for Human health Heat and cold Vulnerability assessment climate Change and Adaptation Strategies for Human health Home Heat and cold Extreme weather events Vectorborne diseases ... Waterborne and foodborne diseases Heat-waves: risks and responses A joint report by the German Weather Service (DWD), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and WHO/Europe. A changing climate is expected to increase average summer temperatures and the frequency and intensity of hot days. Heat-waves in Europe are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. A preliminary analysis of the 2003 heat-wave in Europe estimated that it caused 14 802 excess deaths in France, 2045 excess deaths in the United Kingdom, 2099 in Portugal. Ongoing epidemiological studies will better describe and contribute substantial evidence to the understanding of health effects of heat-waves in Europe and add significantly to targeting interventions. This report summarizes the main findings of reviews carried out within the cCASHh project and of a consultative workshop with experts and stakeholders from 10 countries. It addresses the health impact of heat as well as aspects of prevention and adaptation such as heat health warning systems, urban planning elements and aspects of building design. Outline of content Heat-waves: risks and responses [pdf, 777KB]

67. FEMA: Extreme Heat Hazards Informing the Public about Hazards. Extreme heat. Are You Ready? - Extreme heat Extreme heat Backgrounder http://www.fema.gov/hazards/extremeheat/

Hazards Assistance Flood Maps NPSC ... Hazards Extreme Heat Search FEMA Hazards Dam Safety Earthquakes Extreme Heat ... Mitigation Division Extreme Heat Are You Ready? - Extreme Heat Extreme Heat Backgrounder Last Updated: Thursday, 27-Jan-2005 18:48:00 EST DHS.gov Important Notices Site Help Site Index ... FEMA Home FEMA 500 C Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20472 Phone: (202) 566-1600

68. FEMA: Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide To Citizen Preparedness heat Wave A Major Summer Killer. An online brochure describing the heat index, heat disorders, and heat wave safety tips. http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/heat.shtm

Sorry but your browser does not support JavaScript. Please download the lastest version of your browser. This JavaScript controls primary navigation mouseover behavior and various cross-browser rendering inconsistancies. Skip standard sub page navigations Hazards Assistance Flood Maps ... Region X Search FEMA Are You Ready? Preface Why Prepare Basic Preparedness ... Natural Hazards Extreme Heat Are You Ready? Extreme Heat Natural Hazards Section 2.1 - 2.5 1.5MB Natural Hazards Section 2.6 - 2.12 4.3MB Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits. In extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Most heat disorders occur because the victim has been overexposed to heat or has over-exercised for his or her age and physical condition. Older adults, young children, and those who are sick or overweight are more likely to succumb to extreme heat. Know the Terms Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify an extreme heat hazard: Heat Wave Prolonged period of excessive heat, often combined with excessive humidity.

69. Skip Navigation Link Www.nws.noaa.gov NOAA Logo - Click To Go To heat and drought. heat Index. heat Wave A Major Summer Killer text, pdf Are You Ready for a heat Wave? NOAA Weather Radio http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/heat/index.shtml

www.nws.noaa.gov Site Map News Organization Search Weather Services Aviation Climate Hydro, ... Questions/Comments? Heat Safety Death Valley, Photo courtesy of American West Travelogue You should know what actions to take to protect yourself, family, pets and property against excessive heat and drought: Heat Index Heat Wave: A Major Summer Killer text pdf Are You Ready for a Heat Wave? NOAA Weather Radio ... UltraViolet Safety Information Be aware and be prepared! Forecasts/Warnings Major Heat Waves/Droughts NWS Local Forecasts 6-10 Day Outlook 8-14 Day Outlook Excessive Heat Outlooks ... 1995: July Heat Wave (pdf) 1993: Drought/Heat Wave in the Southeast Some files are in PDF. Click here to download a free Adobe Acrobat Reader. Weather Services Weather Awareness Data Analysis Projects/Research, ... Office of Climate, Water, and Weather Services 1325 East West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910

70. Heat Wave Scorches East For One More Day - Weather News - MSNBC.com People went to airconditioned buildings, ice cream shops, and water parks Wednesday seeking relief from a deadly week-old heat wave. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8699446/

Skip navigation Weather Weather News U.S. News ... Most Popular NBC NEWS MSNBC TV Today Show Nightly News Meet the Press ... Weather News Heat wave scorches East for one more day Some relief for Midwest, West, but Southeast still broiling Charles Krupa / AP Jim Kelly carries an ice order to a customer's car in Brookline, Mass., on Tuesday. Slide show Beat the heat Summer temperatures across the country require people to find ways to stay cool. People headed for air-conditioned buildings and water parks Wednesday and shaded their pets and livestock as the deadly week-old heat wave lingered across the East. Heat warnings and advisories were in effect for the District of Columbia, Virginia, North and South Carolina, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and parts of Pennsylvania, New York and Georgia, the National Weather Service said. Business was booming at ice cream shops and water parks. "The heat is definitely driving people to the water," said Emily Ball, manager at Wild River Country in North Little Rock, Ark. The weather also has driven up demand for electricity to run fans and air conditioners, straining electric utilities from California to New York, where the New York Independent System Operator said usage hit record levels Tuesday for the second week in a row. The Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation's largest public utility, said demand in its seven-state region stretching from Mississippi to Virginia hit an all-time record Tuesday of 31,935 megawatts - breaking the record set just the day before. The average temperature across the Tennessee Valley when the record was set Tuesday was 95 degrees.

71. Phoenix Works To ID Victims Of Heat Wave - Weather News - MSNBC.com In the throes of a record heat wave, Phoenix is grappling with a new challenge How to put a name to the nameless, find their families and bury the dead. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8641667/

Skip navigation Weather Weather News U.S. News ... Most Popular NBC NEWS MSNBC TV Today Show Nightly News Meet the Press ... Weather News Phoenix works to ID victims of heat wave At least 14 transients perished in the streets during scorching temperatures Matt York / AP Oscar, who declined to provide his full name, walks past a transient camp in Phoenix on Friday. Authorities say a homeless man in his 50s has been found dead at the camp. PHOENIX - Almost every day, the lady with the chestnut hair and slight smile stopped by the tire shop to ask for a drink. Jose Perez would take a break from his work to offer a cup of water or whatever he had on hand. She was 50ish, he guessed, and painfully skinny. But friendly, too. She once mentioned having kids, though Perez had no idea how many or where. She lived with a man under a plywood shelter on the other side of a chain-link fence behind the store. Perez last saw her a week ago Sunday, when the mercury hit 116 degrees. She lay on a mound of dirt outside the shelter as paramedics worked to revive her. The skinny lady with the smile died right before his eyes. "Scary," the 20-year-old says. Perez never even knew her name.

72. Dying Alone In The Heat Wave, An Interview With Eric Klinenberg The 1995 heat wave killed more Chicagoans than the Great Chicago Fire. An interview with social historian Eric Klinenberg discusses the reasons why. http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/443213in.html

"By the end of Heat Wave New Yorker Boston Globe Heat Wave Chicago Sun-Times "What makes Heat Wave such an essential book at this moment in American politics is that, using the 1995 heat wave as his paradigm, Klinenberg has written a forceful account of what it means to be poor, old, sick and alone in the era of American entrepreneurial government. . . . It's hard to pin down Heat Wave Salon.com American Prospect Times Higher Education Supplement The Nation Heat Wave Canadian Journal of Urban Research Heat Wave Dying Alone An interview with Eric Klinenberg author of Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago Question: Take us back to July 1995 in the city of Chicago. How hot was it? What were the city and its residents going through? Klinenberg: The heat made the city's roads buckle. Train rails warped, causing long commuter and freight delays. City workers watered bridges to prevent them from locking when the plates expanded. Children riding in school buses became so dehydrated and nauseous that they had to be hosed down by the Fire Department. Hundreds of young people were hospitalized with heat-related illnesses. But the elderly, and especially the elderly who lived alone, were most vulnerable to the heat wave. Question: How many people died as a result of the heat wave?

73. Heat Wave In the disastrous heat wave of 1980, more than 1250 people died. American Red Cross heat (heat Wave). NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR PETS IN A PARKED CAR http://www.dca.state.fl.us/bpr/EMTOOLS/Heatwave/heatwave.htm

Heat Wave Florida's Guide to beating the Heat Table of Contents Heat Wave Safety Tips Heat Disorders Heat Related Links Weather Related Hazards ... Weather Links Forecast Products Excessive Heat Outlooks Heat Index Map High Temp Map Florida Hazardous Weather Outlooks A National Problem Heat kills by taxing the human body beyond its abilities. In a normal year, about 175 Americans succumb to the demands of summer heat. Among the large continental family of natural hazards, only the cold of winter not lightning, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or earthquakes takes a greater toll. In the 40-year period from 1936 through 1975, nearly 20,000 people were killed in the United States by the effects of heat and solar radiation. In the disastrous heat wave of 1980, more than 1,250 people died. Heat Index Chart Click on image Monitor Those at High Risk Heat Wave Safety Tips Those at greatest risk of heat-related illness include: infants and children up to four years of age people 65 years of age or older people who are overweight people who overexert during work or exercise people who are ill or on certain medications Heat Related Links Weather NOAA's Heat Safety Tips National Weather Service - Heat Wave Preparedness and Prevention EXTREME HEAT A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety

74. 1995 Chicago Heat Wave Urban heat Island. Further Reading. Back to the heat Wave page. Introduction. The heat wave in July 1995 in Chicago was one of the worst weatherrelated http://www.sws.uiuc.edu/atmos/statecli/General/1995Chicago.htm

The 1995 Heat Wave in Chicago Illinois Introduction Daily Records Urban Heat Island Further Reading ... Back to the Heat Wave page Introduction The heat wave in July 1995 in Chicago was one of the worst weather-related disasters in Illinois history with approximately 525 deaths over a 5-day period. As noted by Changnon et al. (1996), "The loss of human life in hot spells in summer exceeds that caused by all other weather events in the United States combined, including lightning, rainstorms/floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes." Weather hazards such as tornadoes, floods, lightning, and winter storms each result in about 100 deaths per year on average, while heat waves result in about 1000 deaths per year on average. Why was the July 1995 event so severe? Here are the records for Chicago at Midway airport: The really hot weather occurred from July 12 to July 16. The 106° F on July 13 th set the record for the warmest July temperature since records began at Midway in 1928. Not only were the daytime temperatures high but the nighttime low temperatures were quite high (upper 70s and lower 80s) as well. Record humidity levels also accompanied the hot weather. The high humidity and high nighttime temperatures provided little relief from the heat. Urban Heat Island Another contributing factor in the heat wave is the so-called "urban heat island". Urban heat islands are caused by the high concentration of buildings, parking lots, and roads in urban areas, which tend to absorb more heat in the day and radiate more heat at night than comparable rural sites. Therefore, urban areas usually experience a lot less cooling at night than do rural sites. Furthermore, temperature measurements at O’Hare Airport, a more suburban site, will not reflect the severity of the 1995 heat wave in the inner city.

75. TCS: Tech Central Station - Heat Wave Hot Air Much of the nation has been in the midst of a substantial heat wave, Recall that Chicago and the Midwest had a crippling heat wave 10 years ago that http://www.techcentralstation.com/080405D.html

HOME Dr. Robert C. Balling, Jr. Director, Office of Climatology, Arizona State University Biographical related articles Way, Way Beyond Kyoto Yes to Growth; No to Kyoto A Plague of Alarmists Journalism: Art of the Impossible ... Moveon Beyond Kyoto articles by author Scratching Your Head Over Climate Change Clearing the Air about Cars and Trucks Kyoto's Promise v. Climate Reality The Day After "The Day After Tomorrow" ... Pentagonal Poppycock Font Size: Heat Wave Hot Air By Robert Balling Published E-Mail Bookmark Print Save TCS In case you have been living in a cave, it has been hot this summer in the United States . Much of the nation has been in the midst of a substantial heat wave, and the global warming crusade is making the most of this opportunity. Front page news stories carry headlines regarding deaths in Phoenix , record-breaking temperatures across the country, potential outbreaks of diseases, and all the rest. But is this heat really somehow related to our burning fossil fuels, which thereby add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere and warm the planet? According to dozens of news stories, the answer is yes. But consider the following facts:

76. TCS: Tech Central Station - Son Et Lumière Over French Heat Wave For a start, when is a heat wave a heat wave? In Japan recently, environmentalists protested a heat wave of five days over 30° C (roughly 86° F) by http://www.techcentralstation.com/090203D.html

HOME Iain Murray Senior Fellow, CEI Email Author Biographical related articles Europe's REACH Exceeds Its Scientific Grasp New Source of Confusion Is This 'An Occasion to Celebrate'? La France Hot ... Stockholm Syndrome articles by author Down the Tube Environmentalists for Enron Pots and Kettles Is the Case for Euthanasia Dying? ... How to Cripple an Economy Font Size: Son et Lumière Over French Heat Wave By Iain Murray Published E-Mail Bookmark Print Save With over 10,000 deaths ascribed in France to the recent European heat wave, the finger-pointing has begun. Many of these fingers are pointing at the French government, others at global warming. Yet when the issue is put in perspective, responsibility probably lies elsewhere and the solution, which would save many if not most of those lives, lies in learning, quelle domage , from America. For a start, when is a heat wave a heat wave? In Japan recently, environmentalists protested a "heat wave" of five days over 30° C (roughly 86° F) by pouring water on the streets of Tokyo to dampen the heat island effect (which at least they acknowledged). Many temperatures called a heat wave in one country are regarded as perfectly livable by people in other countries (I remember running around in the north of England wearing very little during the great heat wave of 1976 yet the temperatures were only in the high seventies where I lived). Nevertheless, there is no doubt that the first two weeks of August affected France badly, with temperatures of 104° F. To say that this was a pan-European phenomenon, however, would be exaggerating its extent. As

77. CBC News Indepth: Summer Sense While there is no formal definition for the term heat wave, we all know what it Indeed, during the June 2005 heat wave in Ontario and western Quebec, http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/summersense/

CBCCat = "Sports,News,Arts,Kids,Interactive"; Sports = "Hockey,Baseball,Football"; News = "Canada,World,SciTech,Local,Consumers,SpecialReports,Business"; Arts = "ArtsNews,Infoculture,Music,Books,ArtsFeatures"; Kids = "CBC4Kids,PreSchool,Teachers"; Interactive = "MessageBoards,Forums,Games,Media"; 05:32 AM EDT Sep 22 CBC is currently experiencing a labour disruption. Go to the official CBC negotiations site. View CBC's updated programming schedules. INDEPTH: SUMMER SENSE Heat waves While there is no formal definition The definition of an extreme heat emergency on the other hand, is a little more formal. It's up to each municipality to come up with its own, but generally it's declared during a period of sustained, excessively hot weather. In Toronto, health authorities add to that definition that the likelihood of weather-related mortality exceeds 90 per cent. Sunscreen FAQ Indeed, during the June 2005 heat wave in Ontario and western Quebec, the coroner's office in Toronto identified three heat-related deaths. The skyline of Toronto is masked by pollution, Monday, Aug. 12, 2002. (CP Photo/Kevin Frayer)

78. USATODAY.com - Climatologists Say Heat Wave Takes Toll On Air Conditioners Climatologists reported Tuesday that dew points the dayto-day measure of humidity in the air were so high last week that in 13 major Northeast cities they http://www.usatoday.com/weather/climate/2005-07-27-air-conditioners_x.htm

OAS_listpos = "PageCount,NavBottom120x90,Top728x90,Zaplet1,FloatBottom,Bottom468x60,VerticalBanner,Poster3"; Classifieds: Cars Jobs Dating USA TODAY ... Weather Forecasts U.S. locations International Maps Current weather Alerts Radar Satellite ... Thunderstorm Storm Center Hurricanes and storm coverage Maps Resources Weather briefs Travel resources Beach conditions Ski conditions ... How do I find? Marketplace Tickets Shopping Newspaper Classifieds Find a forecast: Posted 7/27/2005 12:03 PM Updated 7/27/2005 12:20 PM BEYOND WORDS Resources on heat Hot weather and its dangers Many heat deaths preventable Heat questions answered Today's Top Weather Stories Hurricane Rita spins toward Texas coast Storm brings reports of tornado in Minneapolis Torrential rains, floods kill 56 in southwestern India Showers, storms likely across Southeast, West ... Add USATODAY.com RSS feeds OAS_AD("VerticalBanner"); Climatologists say heat wave takes toll on air conditioners By William Kates, Associated Press Writer "Air conditioners have design capacities for temperature and humidity. If one is exceeded but not the other, it's not a problem," said Larry Spielvogel, who runs a consulting engineering business in suburban Philadelphia that advises building owners on air conditioning systems.

79. USATODAY.com - Heat Wave Making July Sizzle May Snap This Week Across the country 100degree readings were common on Sunday. heat warnings were issued and people are advised to stay in air conditioning and hydrate, http://www.usatoday.com/weather/news/2005-07-24-heat-wave_x.htm

OAS_listpos = "PageCount,NavBottom120x90,Top728x90,Zaplet1,FloatBottom,Bottom468x60,VerticalBanner,Poster3"; Classifieds: Cars Jobs Dating USA TODAY ... Weather Forecasts U.S. locations International Maps Current weather Alerts Radar Satellite ... Thunderstorm Storm Center Hurricanes and storm coverage Maps Resources Weather briefs Travel resources Beach conditions Ski conditions ... How do I find? Marketplace Tickets Shopping Newspaper Classifieds Find a forecast: Posted 7/24/2005 11:15 PM Updated 7/25/2005 8:50 PM Today's Top Weather Stories Hurricane Rita spins toward Texas coast Storm brings reports of tornado in Minneapolis Torrential rains, floods kill 56 in southwestern India Showers, storms likely across Southeast, West ... Add USATODAY.com RSS feeds OAS_AD("VerticalBanner"); Heat wave making July sizzle may snap this week By Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY It was so hot in Chicago on Sunday, even the fish were sluggish. Boys cool off by playing with a water fountain set up for a soccer tournament Sunday in Chicago. Chicago Sun-Times "Water's too warm," said Bill Ross, a clerk at Park Bait Shop on the Lake Michigan waterfront. "Nothing's biting."

80. October 9, 2003: Record Heat Wave In Europe Takes 35,000 Lives The purpose of the Earth Policy Institute is to provide a vision of what an environmentally sustainable economy will look like, a roadmap of how to get from http://www.earth-policy.org/Updates/Update29.htm

Voted one of the Top 10 Environmental News Stories of 2003 by Citizens' Institute for Environmental Studies, KFEM Institute, Friends of the Earth Korea, and Green Foundation October 9, 2003-9 RECORD HEAT WAVE IN EUROPE TAKES 35,000 LIVES Far Greater Losses May Lie Ahead Janet Larsen A record heat wave scorched Europe in August 2003, claiming an estimated 35,000 lives. In France alone, 14,802 people died from the searing temperatures more than 19 times the death toll from the SARS epidemic worldwide. In the worst heat spell in decades, temperatures in France soared to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) and remained unusually high for two weeks. This summer's high temperatures also hit other European countries. Germany saw some 7,000 people die from the heat. Spain and Italy each suffered heat-related losses of nearly 4,200 lives. The heat wave claimed at least 1,300 lives in Portugal and up to 1,400 lives in the Netherlands. In London which on August 10th recorded its first triple-digit Fahrenheit temperature an estimated 900 people died from the heat. Heat-related fatalities across the United Kingdom reached 2,045. In Belgium, temperatures higher than any in the Royal Meteorological Society's register dating back to 1833 brought 150 deaths. Since reports are not yet available for all European countries, the total heat death toll for the continent is likely to be substantially larger. (See

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