Exposure of U.S. Population to Extreme Heat Could Quadruple by Mid-Century
Monday, May 18, 2015 - 14:00
in Earth & Climate
U.S. residents' exposure to extreme heat could increase four- to six-fold by mid-century, due to both a warming climate and a population that's growing especially fast in the hottest regions of the country, according to new research by NCAR scientists.