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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Weather tracker: temperatures hit record highs across South America

South America is experiencing record high temperatures as North America faces severe cold, with extreme conditions impacting weather patterns across both continents.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Climate Change Made South Sudan Heat Wave More Likely, Study Finds

South Sudan closed schools for two weeks due to a life-threatening heat wave exacerbated by climate change.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Keeping homes cool on a warming planet DW 03/24/2025

Climate change exacerbates heat risks, needing urgent action to mitigate health impacts and electricity demand driven by air conditioning.
OMG science
fromKqed
6 months ago

San Jose Just Had Its Hottest Week Ever, 'A Harbinger of Things to Come' | KQED

Extreme 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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Heat-Related Illnesses Spiked in Some Regions This Week, C.D.C. Data Shows

Heat-related emergency room visits spiked in regions hit hard by the heat wave, showcasing the immediate impact of extreme temperatures on public health.
OMG science
fromTruthout
8 months ago

Heat-Related Deaths in the US Rose 117 Percent Between 1999 and 2023

Climate change is leading to significantly increased heat-related deaths in the U.S., with a 117% rise from 1999 to 2023.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Weather tracker: temperatures hit record highs across South America

South America is experiencing record high temperatures as North America faces severe cold, with extreme conditions impacting weather patterns across both continents.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Climate Change Made South Sudan Heat Wave More Likely, Study Finds

South Sudan closed schools for two weeks due to a life-threatening heat wave exacerbated by climate change.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Keeping homes cool on a warming planet DW 03/24/2025

Climate change exacerbates heat risks, needing urgent action to mitigate health impacts and electricity demand driven by air conditioning.
OMG science
fromKqed
6 months ago

San Jose Just Had Its Hottest Week Ever, 'A Harbinger of Things to Come' | KQED

Extreme 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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Heat-Related Illnesses Spiked in Some Regions This Week, C.D.C. Data Shows

Heat-related emergency room visits spiked in regions hit hard by the heat wave, showcasing the immediate impact of extreme temperatures on public health.
OMG science
fromTruthout
8 months ago

Heat-Related Deaths in the US Rose 117 Percent Between 1999 and 2023

Climate change is leading to significantly increased heat-related deaths in the U.S., with a 117% rise from 1999 to 2023.
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OMG science
fromNature
8 months ago

Daily briefing: Heat might make bumblebees lose their sense of smell

Heat 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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Phoenix Marks 100 Straight Days of 100-Degree Temperatures

Phoenix has marked its longest heat streak with 100 consecutive days over 100°F, set to continue.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago

A game changer': How giant batteries are making California's power grid stronger, and reducing the risk of blackouts during heat waves

California'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.
fromSFGATE
9 months ago
California

Bay Area county reports 19 deaths associated with marathon heat wave

Heat-related deaths reported in Santa Clara County, California during a prolonged heat wave with temperatures in the 100s.
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