Extreme heat

Heat waves

UBC experts available to comment on wildfires and heat

UBC experts are available to comment on heat, wildfires and associated issues.

May 9, 2023

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UBC experts on health effects of extreme heat

The B.C. Coroners Service released a review today of 619 deaths it attributes to last summer’s extreme heat. UBC experts are available to comment.

Jun 7, 2022

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Extreme heat is a threat to a wider range of people than we thought

Extreme heat poses an increasing threat to the public, as heat waves are expected to become more frequent, more intense and longer-lasting due to climate change.

Nov 25, 2021