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It's time to name heat waves like we do hurricanes (2024) (opens in new tab)

(nytimes.com)

7 pointseigenhombre1y ago7 comments

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delichon1y ago· 4 in thread

Since cold waves are more deadly why prioritize heat waves?

Non-sequitor: We already name winter storms.

https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2024-10-11-winter-sto...

Steven4201y ago

Because it goes with the narrative

Daishiman1y ago

Climate change isn't a narrative.

Daishiman1y ago

They are more deadly for now. Heat waves are just the most visible part of the changing climate.

peterfirefly1y ago

Or to stop naming hurricanes.

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