As the climate warms, young athletes face growing risks of heat illness – especially in communities without air-conditioned practice spaces.
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From Little League tournaments to preseason football practices, young athletes often play outside on hot summer days. And as the climate warms, they’re increasingly at risk of heat-related illness.
Jessica Murfree, an assistant professor of exercise and sport science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, says kids in some communities are more vulnerable than others.
Dangerous heat, smoky air, and heavy rain cause canceled practices and competitions.
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