Would naming heat waves change how you respond to the threat of heat?

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1. Just my thoughts… I think they need to be renamed because the heat has changed. Therefore, the terminology needs to be updated.

2. Its the new threat we face as a species so yes… its best to get everyone familiar with the reality of things

   Putting names to things can help identify and put things into perspective for people

3. I’m sure when people start just dropping everywhere it might register. Or not. It hasn’t gotten tough yet for the 1%.

4. Has it changed how people react to hurricane’s? No

5. Your body may adjust for a minute, but it’s only to a certain point.

6. Yes.  It would reinforce the seriousness of the threat, like with hurricanes.  It might be a good push to reminder to check on more vulnerable neighbors and friends too. 

   We should name them after the oil and gas companies whose products got us into this mess.

7. No.

8. No people are just gonna be people and still die trying to claim the coveted Darwin Award.

9. It would be beneficial

10. I could get behind naming every heat wave after oil and coal executives and corporations…

11. The naming aspect would gain notice, just as media naming winter storms. Simply telling the average person, *This is heatwave # 22 of the year…* will not have the same impact as the average person believing they are intelligent after figuring out, *Heatwave ExxonMobil Valdez* is the 22nd heatwave of the year. It’s the participation trophy that may take hold in their brain. This is sad, but anyone under 60 was given a *fookin* prize for having their parents buy a meal instead of cooking.

12. I go by feel

13. It would have the same effect as naming winter storms. Absolutely nothing.

14. Name them after oil and gas companies.