Tag: Heat
Analysis: England’s most ethnically diverse areas are 15 times more likely to face extreme heat – Carbon Brief
Neighbourhoods in England that are home to the...
‘Not your grandparents’ summers’: 70 million east coast Americans just had the muggiest June and July in history
More than 70 million Americans sweated through the muggiest first two months of summer on record as climate change has noticeably dialed up the...
Why you might get bumped from a flight during a heat wave » Yale Climate Connections
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As the climate warms, some airplanes may need to carry fewer passengers or less cargo.
When an airplane roars down the runway, its engines suck...
July 2025 was the third-hottest ever recorded, EU scientists say
The world experienced its third-warmest July on record this year, the European Union agency that tracks global warming said Thursday, with temperatures easing slightly...
4 billion people experienced a whole extra month of extreme heat in the past year » Yale Climate Connections
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From Mexico to Mongolia, Sweden to South Africa …
Singh: “Many, many, many people across the globe are feeling the effects of extreme heat that...
Over 50 million Americans struggle to pay an energy bill » Yale Climate Connections
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A federal government initiative called the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, has made headlines in recent months.
In April, the Trump administration fired...
Is ‘heat dome’ overhyped? Why some meteorologists dislike this term » Yale Climate Connections
Try as you may, you can’t escape heat domes – or at least you can’t escape running into this über-viral term, which has surged into...
The hidden ways heat threatens pets, children, and older adults » Yale Climate Connections
When temperatures soar, not everyone’s body handles the heat the same way – and for some, the risks can be severe.
Although heat waves threaten...
Reheat Regrets — Why These 5 Common Foods Should Never Touch Your Microwave Again
Before you pop that quick meal into the microwave, pause and consider what’s on your plate. Some foods don’t just lose flavor or texture...
Death of 51-year-old Barcelona street sweeper from heatstroke stirs labor unrest in Southern Europe
In homes and offices, air conditioning is sweet relief. But under the scorching sun, outdoor labor can be grueling, brutal, occasionally even deadly.
A street sweeper...