The Heat Beat

Climate and Heat: What Every Athlete in the U.S. Needs to Know

Over the last five years, significant trends in climate and heat patterns have reshaped the athletic landscape in the U.S., creating new challenges for performance, health, and safety.

Texas UIL Guidelines for Heat

The UIL, University Interscholastic League, is the state-level organization based in Texas that governs extracurricular academic, athletic, and music competitions for public schools in the state. I...

A look at 2024 and Extreme Heat in the US

In 2024, the U.S. faced a rise in extreme heat alerts, highlighting the growing dangers of climate change. Cities like Phoenix set records for prolonged heat, while heat-related illnesses and death...