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Heatwaves: the next silent killer? - Science Weekly podcast

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Heatwaves: the next silent killer? - Science Weekly podcast

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Aug 17, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Heatwaves have ravaged much of the northern hemisphere, causing wildfires, destruction and death. Some are blaming heat stress for an increase in chronic kidney disease in Central America. Graihagh Jackson investigates the causes and health effects of heatwaves
Released:
Aug 17, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Science Weekly podcast will now explore some of the crucial scientific questions about Covid-19. Led by its usual hosts  Ian Sample,  Hannah Devlin and  Nicola Davis, as well as the Guardian's health editor Sarah Boseley, we’ll be taking questions – some sent by you – to experts on the frontline of the global outbreak. Send us your questions here:  theguardian.com/covid19questions