Dossier
Jennifer Vanos
Coverage of Jennifer Vanos in the Nexus archive.
- It could be more dangerous inside your house during a heat wave
Heat waves can make indoor temperatures more dangerous than outdoors, especially when air conditioning fails. Indoor heat traps in homes can lead to lethal conditions, as seen in the 2021 Pacific Northwest heat dome where 98% of deaths in British Columbia occurred indoors. Studies show even healthy adults face significant risks due to prolonged exposure and high humidity.