Weather tracker: temperatures hit record highs across South AmericaSouth America is experiencing record high temperatures as North America faces severe cold, with extreme conditions impacting weather patterns across both continents.
Summer 2024 Was the Hottest Ever Measured, Beating Last Year2024 is projected to be the hottest year on record, with unprecedented heat waves affecting multiple regions globally.
Climate Change Made South Sudan Heat Wave More Likely, Study FindsSouth Sudan closed schools for two weeks due to a life-threatening heat wave exacerbated by climate change.
Keeping homes cool on a warming planet DW 03/24/2025Climate change exacerbates heat risks, needing urgent action to mitigate health impacts and electricity demand driven by air conditioning.
San Jose Just Had Its Hottest Week Ever, 'A Harbinger of Things to Come' | KQEDExtreme heat recorded in cities reflects climate change trends and increasing heat wave frequency due to human activities. Future heat waves expected to exceed current records.
Heat-Related Illnesses Spiked in Some Regions This Week, C.D.C. Data ShowsHeat-related emergency room visits spiked in regions hit hard by the heat wave, showcasing the immediate impact of extreme temperatures on public health.
Weather tracker: temperatures hit record highs across South AmericaSouth America is experiencing record high temperatures as North America faces severe cold, with extreme conditions impacting weather patterns across both continents.
Summer 2024 Was the Hottest Ever Measured, Beating Last Year2024 is projected to be the hottest year on record, with unprecedented heat waves affecting multiple regions globally.
Climate Change Made South Sudan Heat Wave More Likely, Study FindsSouth Sudan closed schools for two weeks due to a life-threatening heat wave exacerbated by climate change.
Keeping homes cool on a warming planet DW 03/24/2025Climate change exacerbates heat risks, needing urgent action to mitigate health impacts and electricity demand driven by air conditioning.
San Jose Just Had Its Hottest Week Ever, 'A Harbinger of Things to Come' | KQEDExtreme heat recorded in cities reflects climate change trends and increasing heat wave frequency due to human activities. Future heat waves expected to exceed current records.
Heat-Related Illnesses Spiked in Some Regions This Week, C.D.C. Data ShowsHeat-related emergency room visits spiked in regions hit hard by the heat wave, showcasing the immediate impact of extreme temperatures on public health.
Daily briefing: Heat might make bumblebees lose their sense of smellHeat waves threaten bumblebees' ability to smell, impacting their feeding and pollination.Polio vaccination efforts in Gaza face challenges amid ongoing conflict and dire humanitarian conditions.Ganymede's surface features suggest a colossal ancient impact reoriented the moon.
Phoenix Marks 100 Straight Days of 100-Degree TemperaturesPhoenix has marked its longest heat streak with 100 consecutive days over 100°F, set to continue.
A game changer': How giant batteries are making California's power grid stronger, and reducing the risk of blackouts during heat wavesCalifornia's power grid improved due to a boom in battery storage, preventing rolling blackouts during record heat waves.Giant battery projects resolve renewable energy's shortcoming by storing solar power for later use.
Heat Waves Are Pounding Egypt, and Often There's No A.C.Egypt is experiencing extreme heat and frequent power cuts, causing significant challenges for its residents.
How Some Common Medications Can Make People More Vulnerable to HeatRising temperatures are worsening the risks of heat-related illnesses, especially for those relying on certain medications like antipsychotics.
Bay Area county reports 19 deaths associated with marathon heat waveHeat-related deaths reported in Santa Clara County, California during a prolonged heat wave with temperatures in the 100s.
Crews turn a corner with California's largest wildfire as massive heat wave brings new dangerCalifornia firefighters made progress in controlling a wildfire near hydroelectric facilities amidst heat waves and increased fire risks.
Deadly Toll in Greece as Heat Waves Sweep the CountryHeat waves in Greece lead to deaths and missing tourists on Greek islands.