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Burning fossil fuels like oil, gas, and coal releases massive amounts of carbon dioxide and methane, which trap more heat…
‘Don’t take any storm for granted’: Atlanta’s mayor reveals how he prepares the city for an era of super storms
Hurricane Milton is expected to spare Atlanta. But that doesn’t mean mayor Andre Dickens is taking any chances. Dickens—alongside White…
Extreme heat and humidity are causing 47,000 deaths across Europe—here’s what it does to the human body
The world’s two hottest days on record happened in July and 2024 is on track to be the warmest year ever. Heat waves are…
Texas hospitals are overwhelmed with people suffering from heat-related illnesses—’this wasn’t as big a problem five or 10 years ago’
HOUSTON — Widespread power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl have sent a wave of patients to Houston-area hospitals for treatment…
To protect an entire city’s residents from heat during summer, simply painting every rooftop white or opting for a reflective…
President Biden proposed a new rule Tuesday, July 3rd, to address excessive heat in the workplace. The first-of-its-kind measure would…
Temperatures in Delhi, India recently hit more than 50C, leaving thousands hospitalised and a rising death toll. Scientists have warned…
First tropical storm of hurricane season, Alberto, forms in the Gulf of Mexico: ‘People underestimate the power of water’
Tropical Storm Alberto formed on Wednesday in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, the first named storm of what is forecast…
Staff handed frozen towels and water misters as millions of Americans attempt to navigate record heatwave and humidity
A blast of heat and humidity in the Midwest and Northeast days before the official start of summer put a…
India and Pakistan continue to swelter in record breaking heat of 50C/122F, Mexico’s deadly heat dome is headed for the…