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When the Term "Heatwave" Is No Longer Enough
Climate coverage specialists argue the word "heatwave" no longer captures the reality of prolonged, record-breaking heat now affecting many regions. Writers and editors are debating whether new language—terms like "extreme heat" or "heat emergency"—is needed to convey the seriousness of sustained high temperatures to the public, as heat events become longer, hotter and more frequent.
Why now: Ongoing severe and prolonged heat events are prompting journalists to rethink whether familiar terminology adequately communicates the growing danger.
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- When the Term "Heatwave" Is No Longer Enough · robtherobber · 47
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