Heat and snowfall, rain and wildfires. It's a week of extreme weather in the U.S
Extreme weather events are simultaneously hitting the U.S., from heatwaves and wildfires to tropical storms causing floods, all exacerbated by climate change.
Climate crisis to blame for dozens of impossible' heatwaves, studies reveal
Human-caused global heating is drastically increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events like heatwaves, affecting communities worldwide.
Last month marked the world's hottest July on record, US scientists say
July 2023 was globally the hottest July ever recorded, marking 15 consecutive months of record high temperatures.
With extreme heat, is the Earth getting too hot for humans to survive?
Climate change impacts vary globally, with some areas at higher risk due to heatwaves and humidity.
Climate crisis exposed people to extra six weeks of dangerous heat in 2024
The climate crisis in 2024 resulted in an increased duration of dangerously hot days globally, severely impacting vulnerable populations, particularly in island regions.
Heat Deaths Have Doubled in the U.S. in Recent Decades, Study Finds
Heat-related deaths in the U.S. are escalating, with 2023 marking the hottest year and a notable 117% increase over 24 years.
Heat and snowfall, rain and wildfires. It's a week of extreme weather in the U.S
Extreme weather events are simultaneously hitting the U.S., from heatwaves and wildfires to tropical storms causing floods, all exacerbated by climate change.
Climate crisis to blame for dozens of impossible' heatwaves, studies reveal
Human-caused global heating is drastically increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events like heatwaves, affecting communities worldwide.
Last month marked the world's hottest July on record, US scientists say
July 2023 was globally the hottest July ever recorded, marking 15 consecutive months of record high temperatures.
With extreme heat, is the Earth getting too hot for humans to survive?
Climate change impacts vary globally, with some areas at higher risk due to heatwaves and humidity.
Climate crisis exposed people to extra six weeks of dangerous heat in 2024
The climate crisis in 2024 resulted in an increased duration of dangerously hot days globally, severely impacting vulnerable populations, particularly in island regions.
Heat Deaths Have Doubled in the U.S. in Recent Decades, Study Finds
Heat-related deaths in the U.S. are escalating, with 2023 marking the hottest year and a notable 117% increase over 24 years.
Amid a Sweltering Summer, a New Study Finds Street Trees Thrive in NYC
Urban heat island effect raises temperatures by 7 degrees in city neighborhoods, disproportionately affecting the hottest, poorest areas. Trees help mitigate heat by providing shade and cooling through evapotranspiration.
France cuts construction work hours due to heatwaves
France reduces construction workers' hours in heatwaves, sending them home with pay.
How does heat kill? It confuses your brain. It shuts down your organs. It overworks your heart. | amNewYork
The human body's danger point for heat-related illness and death is closer than experts previously thought.