Heatwaves Are The Deadliest Weather Events, But They’re Rarely Treated That Way

Heatwaves Are The Deadliest Weather Events, But They’re Rarely Treated That Way
Heatwaves Are The Deadliest Weather Events, But They’re Rarely Treated That Way

Heatwaves Are The Deadliest Weather Events, But They’re Rarely Treated That Way

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Heatwaves don’t have names or categories like hurricanes and wildfires, but they kill more people each year than any other weather event, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).