Extreme Heat and Pregnancy
Short-term exposure to extreme heat is associated with mental health problems during pregnancy, according to a new paper from NCICS researcher Dr. Jennifer Runkle and colleagues. The study adds to a large and growing body of evidence documenting the health risks associated with climate change in general and high temperatures in particular.
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Ken Kunkel of NCICS will be one of the panelists discussing the extreme rainfall and flooding from Hurricane Helene on Tuesday May 6, as part of the spring meeting of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate. The event is available online as well as in person and is open to the public. Details at:
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One of the most rewarding and fun aspects of our work here at NCICS is our educational outreach efforts with local schools. Here's a look at one example: Laura Stevens' recent outing to Avery's Creek Elementary.
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