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Extreme Heat Poses Major Threat to Seniors' Health

5/8/2025

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As climate change escalates, extreme heat threatens the health of older adults across the U.S. Many seniors, without air conditioning, may not even realize they're at risk of heat-related illnesses. The EPA urges communities to implement solutions like cooling centers and wellness checks to protect these vulnerable individuals during scorching heat waves.

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Story summary

As climate change escalates, extreme heat threatens the health of older adults across the U.S. Many seniors, without air conditioning, may not even realize they're at risk of heat-related illnesses. The EPA urges communities to implement solutions like cooling centers and wellness checks to protect these vulnerable individuals during scorching heat waves.