Fourteen Marylanders have died of heat-related causes this year. As climate change drives up the intensity and duration of heat waves, what can public officials do? Hopkins epidemiologist Jaime Madrigano offers insight and solutions.

Links:
Maryland Department of Health Office of Preparedness and Response
579 - How to Be a Climate Change Advocate: Making Sure Public Health is Part of the Climate Change Equation
Climate Change Indicators: Heat Waves | US EPA