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Two simple measures are helping cut hospitalizations from heat waves in half
From 2008 to 2020, there was an increase in heat-related emergency room visits in every single region of the US.
While higher-tech, more complex solutions are in the works to mitigate higher temperatures — for years, Los Angeles has been adopting an approach that relies on two more simplistic measures: painting rooftops and streets with white, reflective paint and planting more trees and vegetation.
And it could be saving lives. A recent study estimated that these efforts could significantly reduce ER visits by up to 50% during heatwaves.
Why is this good news? As the world keeps getting hotter (at least for a little while), we need accessible, affordable, uncomplicated solutions that work quickly to mitigate the impacts of heat waves and save lives. Painting and planting check all of those boxes.
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Today is Menstrual Hygiene Day! This annual awareness day is intended to end the stigma around menstruation and combat period poverty to ensure everyone in the world has access to menstrual products and sanitation.
Health: Poor mental hygiene can lead to other physical health risks, on top of negatively impacting mental health, causing people who menstruate to feel embarrassed about a normal biological process.
Education: Girls all over the world miss up to 20% of school days because of their period, which has devastating long-term consequences for communities.
Justice: The cost of period products can be prohibitive, especially for people in marginalized communities — and especially when they're taxed as "luxury goods" in places like the U.S.
The solutions:
People, organizations, and governments are creating real solutions to address and alleviate period poverty. Like...
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We definitely experienced some higher-than-usual temperatures over the Memorial Day weekend where I live.
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