Killer Heat in the United States: Climate Choices and the Future of Dangerously Hot Days

An analysis of extreme heat from the Union of Concerned Scientists presents a choice between continuing on our current path with soaring heatwaves or taking action to reduce emissions and avoid worst-case scenarios.

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Date: 2019

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Authors: Astrid Caldas, Erika Spanger-Siegfried, John Abatzoglou, Juan Declet-Barreto, Kristina Dahl, Nicholas Mailloux, Pamela Worth, Rachel Cleetus, Rachel Licker, Shana Udvardy

Organization: Union of Concerned Scientists

Strategic Approach: Engagement, Framing

Type: General Resource

Author: Astrid Caldas, Erika Spanger-Siegfried, John Abatzoglou, Juan Declet-Barreto, Kristina Dahl, Nicholas Mailloux, Pamela Worth, Rachel Cleetus, Rachel Licker, Shana Udvardy

Organization:

Organization: Union of Concerned Scientists

Strategic Approach: Engagement, Framing

Type: General Resource

Killer Heat in the United States: Climate Choices and the Future of Dangerously Hot Days

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