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How to survive extreme cold

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Cold weather can be deadly, especially in places not used to extreme cold. A December 2024 study found that cold-related deaths have more than doubled between 1999 and 2022, with over 3,500 deaths reported in 2022. Climate change doesn’t only mean rising temperatures; it also causes extreme weather, including extreme cold. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency defines extreme cold as “temperatures that are lower than historical …

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Polar Vortex Brings Extreme Cold to the U.S.—What’s Behind the Deep Freeze?

This winter, the United States has faced an extraordinary series of Arctic blasts, with at least eight waves of frigid air sweeping down from the north. These intense cold snaps have sent temperatures plunging far below seasonal averages, causing widespread disruptions, deadly conditions, and renewed discussions on climate change’s role in extreme weather. What Is the Polar Vortex? The polar vortex is a massive, circulating system of low pressur…

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