Heat

Laborers have suffered in extreme heat triggered by climate change. Deaths aren’t inevitable, and employers can save lives by providing ample water and breaks, researchers say.

Heatstroke can damage organs if not quickly treated. A lot of races aren't prepared to offer the right care, which includes emerging victims in ice baths at the venue to quickly cool body temperature.

Employers are exploring wearable technologies to keep workers safe. Devices collect biometric data to estimate signs of heat stress and prompt workers to take a break before their health deteriorates.

The national report comes shortly after Florida banned local heat protections for outdoor workers.

Figuring out what cooling activities the animals enjoy requires a bit of trial and error.

People living in East Tampa are disproportionately affected by the heat with older homes positioned further away from green spaces.

The city doesn't just react when temperatures soar. It plans months in advance: practicing, talking to vulnerable people, installing air conditioning units and just figuring out what to do when things get nasty.

A heat advisory is in effect of Southwest and west central Florida until Sunday evening.

A heat advisory is in effect of Southwest and west central Florida until Saturday evening.

The federal government's new "HeatRisk" tool can help people assess when heat goes from uncomfortable to dangerous.

Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi all recorded their all-time high August average temperatures, and the heat is expected to persist until the end of October.

Where trees are growing — and who has access to their shade — affects health and well-being, especially in Florida, one of the hottest states in the country.