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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.

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.

Oops! Geoengineering Trick to Cool Brutal Heat Could Spike Temperature Elsewhere, Scientists Say

Geoengineering efforts such as marine cloud brightening may have unintended consequences impacting global climate conditions, such as triggering heatwaves in Europe.

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.

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.

Oops! Geoengineering Trick to Cool Brutal Heat Could Spike Temperature Elsewhere, Scientists Say

Geoengineering efforts such as marine cloud brightening may have unintended consequences impacting global climate conditions, such as triggering heatwaves in Europe.
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93F and no electricity: why some US utilities can cut power despite heatwaves

Utility policies allow for power shutoffs during heatwaves, posing serious health risks.
Recent regulations in Virginia aim to protect utility customers from disconnections in extreme heat.
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Weather tracker: Storm Boris brings catastrophic flooding to central Europe

Storm Boris has caused catastrophic flooding in central and eastern Europe, leading to significant loss of life and extreme weather conditions.

Helicopters scramble to rescue people in flooded Iowa town while much of US toils again in heat

Communities face extreme weather challenges including floods and heatwaves, leading to evacuations and health risks.

Weather tracker: Storm Boris brings catastrophic flooding to central Europe

Storm Boris has caused catastrophic flooding in central and eastern Europe, leading to significant loss of life and extreme weather conditions.

Helicopters scramble to rescue people in flooded Iowa town while much of US toils again in heat

Communities face extreme weather challenges including floods and heatwaves, leading to evacuations and health risks.
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Do neurons melt? How extreme temperatures affect the functioning of the brain

Excessive heat affects cognitive function, reducing performance and increasing stress and aggressiveness.

Heatwaves increase risk of early births and poorer health in babies, study finds

Heatwaves increase preterm births, impacting baby's health; vulnerable groups like Black, Hispanic, lower-income more affected; climate crisis intensifies extreme heat.
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New forecast reveals abnormal shift in US temperatures this summer

Americans should prepare for a hot summer with above-average temperatures due to the La Niña weather pattern.

'Hotter than normal' summer predicted for France

Summer in France could be hotter than normal with a high probability of above-average temperatures, especially in southern regions.

New forecast reveals abnormal shift in US temperatures this summer

Americans should prepare for a hot summer with above-average temperatures due to the La Niña weather pattern.

'Hotter than normal' summer predicted for France

Summer in France could be hotter than normal with a high probability of above-average temperatures, especially in southern regions.
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2023 proved that climate change isn't coming - it's here, and things are spiraling out of control

2023 is the hottest year in recorded human history.
Climate breakdown is already happening and action needs to be taken now.

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.
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