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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Economists have long used measures of public sentiment around the economy to forecast a wide range of key financial outcomes, like consumer spending and gross domestic product growth. Now, researchers at Penn State, Florida International University, University of Cincinnati and California State University, Fresno, have used an artificial intelligence-driven approach that…

Wildfires and heatwaves, Dr van Daalen explains, “strain the cardiovascular system. This can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, kidney problems, and the worsening of existing heart and respiratory conditions.” They can also affect mental health, she adds: “Heat disrupts sleep, impairs concentration, and tends to worsen anxiety, depression, and existing mental health conditions.”