The impacts of climate change have become dire. Rising temperatures, volatile weather, and poor air quality affect our well-being in dangerous new ways. From increasing exposure to infectious disease to amplifying instances of emotional stress – even the healthiest among us are at risk. Meteorologist and journalist Bonnie Schneider has tracked these environmentally-linked impacts throughout her career. In Taking the Heat, Schneider provides imperative insights from scientists and medical professionals to help you:

-Cope with “eco-anxiety” and other fears for our planet’s future,  particularly expressed by millennials and Gen-Z

-Identify health hazards caused by extreme heat and air pollution that disproportionally affect low-income and minority communities

-Learn how allergy season has gotten longer and stronger, triggering new sensitivities for millions of sufferers

-Detect the increased threat of dangerous pathogens lurking in unexpected places and why we may face future pandemics 

-Understand how seasonal fluctuations of sunlight, heat, and humidity can not only factor into feelings of depression but also trigger flare-ups for certain auto-immune diseases

-Discover why practicing meditation and mindfulness can ease post-traumatic stress following natural disasters

-Explore how rising temperatures may hinder restorative sleep, and alter our brains’ ability to store memories

-Learn why increased levels of  CO2 may limit the availability of what we choose to eat; plus sustainable solutions - from food to fitness

- And more!

Anchored in the latest scientific research and filled with relatable first-person stories, Taking the Heat is an accessible guide for anyone looking to navigate the future of their own health — mind, body, and spirit, in a rapidly changing environment.