Heat Risk for Pregnant Mothers Has Increased in the Mountain West because of Climate Change

Extreme heat's risks for pregnant women

Six million people are under heat advisories across the Central and Southern U.S. this week, with temperatures expected to be up to 35° above average. In Texas, temperatures reached triple digits, something historically uncommon for the month of May. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains the health concerns, especially for pregnant women.

Heat risk for pregnant mothers has increased in the Mountain West because of climate change

A new study from Climate Central shows that Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah have had more than 20 extra high heat-risk days on average, and pregnant mothers without access to cooling could be more at risk.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is ensuring the safety of pregnant women during this extremely hot weather. This is based on a study conducted by Climate Central where the Philippines is ranked ninth among Asian countries that are dangerous for pregnant women due to extreme heat. Gatchalian insisted that responding to climate change should include providing protection to pregnant women, especially those in poor communities. He said the extremely hot …

Extreme heat’s risks for pregnant women

Extreme heat's risks for pregnant women Six million people are under heat advisories across the Central and Southern U.S. this week, with temperatures expected to be up to 35 above average. In Texas, temperatures reached triple digits, something historically uncommon for the month of May. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Cline Gounder explains the health concerns, especially for pregnant women. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming new…

The ecological diversity in mountains is challenged by climate change. A common theory is that as a result of warming, the distribution areas of animals and plants continue to shift towards the summit until it doesn't go any higher and die out. A global analysis has now reviewed this thesis by means of over 2000 species – and [...] The article How does climate change affect the animals and plants of the mountains? first appeared on wissenschaft.…

Human-made climate change is associated with significant risks for all people. Vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, are particularly affected, as a recent study shows.