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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Americans are dying from extreme heat. Autopsy reports don't show the full truth

When she did not return, friends raised the alarm. A search team found her the next day, less than 100 yards (91 metres) from the parking lot. According to the infrared thermometer used by the death investigator at the scene, Hannah's body registered 142F (61C) after a day in the desert sun. Inside her backpack were three empty water bottles, packets of fruit snacks, sunscreen and a fully charged portable phone battery. Her phone, however, had no power. Heat exposure killed Moody a week before her 32nd birthday.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Spain sees hottest summer on record in 2025 DW 09/16/2025

Spain experienced its hottest summer on record in 2025 with an average temperature of 24.2C, persistent heatwaves, deadly wildfires, and significant heat-related deaths among the elderly.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Deforestation has killed half a million people in past 20 years, study finds

Deforestation-driven local warming in tropical rainforests has caused large-scale heat exposure and an estimated 28,330 annual deaths over two decades.
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fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
Portland

Updated: County Declares Emergency as Portland Faces Dangerous, Extended Heat Wave

Multnomah County declared a state of emergency as a heat wave brings high-90s to 100°F temperatures, with cooling centers and libraries open and outreach ongoing.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
Public health

County Declares Emergency as Portland Faces Dangerous, Extended Heat Wave

Portland will face a new heat wave reaching 100 degrees, prompting Multnomah County to declare a state of emergency and open cooling centers.
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