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News Articles: extreme heat

It was 118 degrees after 5 p.m. in Phoenix, Arizona on July 18, 2023. More than 80 million people have been under heat warnings, as relentless temperatures continue to bake the western and southern U.S.

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  • Your Health

Here's what happens to the body in extreme temperatures — and how heat becomes deadly

Multiple organ failure, heart attack and kidney failure are the primary ways people die in extreme heat. Read on to find out how to stay safe in the heat wave.

July 23, 2023
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By:
  • Maria Godoy
An air conditioner undergoes repair earlier this month in Austin, Texas. Record-breaking temperatures continue across large swaths of the U.S.

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  • Weather

Your air conditioner isn't built for this heat. 5 tips can boost performance

Extreme temperatures present a significant challenge to AC systems, which engineers and installers say are really only designed to keep indoor temperatures about 20 degrees cooler than outside.

July 19, 2023
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  • Scott Neuman
Traffic warden Rai Rogers mans his street corner during temperatures as high as 106 in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday.

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  • Weather

The Southwest's enduring heat wave is expected to intensify over the weekend

More than 111 million people across the U.S. remain under weather advisories or warnings as forecasters say an oppressive heat wave might get worse before it gets any better.

July 14, 2023
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  • Emily Olson
Visitors and tourists to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., seek relief from the hot weather in the memorial's fountain on July 3. Due to extreme temperatures and high humidity, D.C. has declared a heat emergency, urging residents to take precautions outside and to stay hydrated.

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  • Weather

Heat, storms and fire risk: Fourth of July weather is nothing to celebrate

Dangerous heat and elevated risks of wildfires are present in parts of the West, with climate change and El Niño both playing a role. Meanwhile, thunderstorms threaten the Midwest and the East Coast.

July 04, 2023
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By:
  • Camila Domonoske
Zoos across the country are taking several steps to help animals beat the heat this summer.

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  • Animals

With record-breaking heat, zoos are finding ways to keep their animals cool

Extreme temperatures are taking a toll on zoo animals. Zoos throughout the U.S. are finding ways to help animals beat the heat.

August 06, 2022
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  • Shauneen Miranda
A woman cools off at a fountain at the Sforza Castle in Milan, Italy, on July 13. You can do a lot to look out for those who are at higher risk of heat-related illness.

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  • Health

How to protect the people you care about from extreme heat

Heat waves can take a toll on our health, and some people are especially vulnerable. But you can do a lot to look out for those who are at higher risk of heat-related illness.

August 04, 2022
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By:
  • Christine Ro
People walk along the East River in Brooklyn, New York, as temperatures reached into the 90s on Wednesday.

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  • National

How people, pets and infrastructure can respond to extreme heat

Climate change is making heat waves more frequent and intense. With much of the U.S. facing a weekend of extreme temperatures, here are some tips for protecting yourself and your loved ones.

July 22, 2022
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
A wind turbine generates electricity at the Block Island Wind Farm on July 7, 2022 near Block Island, RI.

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  • Climate

Facing legislative failure, Biden will announce incremental Climate initiatives

The president is expected to tout investments in extreme heat resilience and offshore wind at the site of a converted coal plant in Massachusetts, but stopped short of declaring a "climate emergency."

July 20, 2022
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  • Eric McDaniel
A firefighter aircraft drops water in a wildfire in Portugal on Saturday.

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  • Weather

Parts of the U.S. and Europe are bracing for some of their hottest temperatures yet

Parts of the Great Plains are forecast to hit record-breaking temperatures this week, while in Europe, extreme heat has fueled wildfires and contributed to hundreds of deaths in recent days.

July 17, 2022
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  • Shauneen Miranda
As water levels dropped in the marshlands this summer, the marsh water became too salty for the water buffalo to drink.

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  • World

In Iraq's famed marshlands, climate change is upending a way of life

Drought and extreme heat that scientists link to climate change are altering the UNESCO-protected marshlands. Iraq's average annual temperatures are increasing at nearly double the rate of Earth's.

November 07, 2021
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  • Ruth Sherlock
A man shelters a baby from the sun with an umbrella during a heatwave in Burgos, northern Spain, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. Cities in Europe saw recording-setting heat this summer, with some regions reaching 117.3°F.

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  • Climate

Seville becomes the first major city in the world to categorize and name heat waves

The effort, which will begin in 2022, will help the city with its disaster response if a heat wave is ranked as more dangerous. Seville's mayor hopes other cities follow suit.

October 19, 2021
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  • Deepa Shivaram

Record-Breaking Summer Heat Makes 2019 A Contender For Warmest Year On Record

July was the hottest month on record for the planet, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This year is shaping up to be one...

August 22, 2019
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  • Kenny Murry
Atlanta sees rise in average summer days above 90 degrees.

More Extremely Hot Days Mean Stagnant Air, Health Problems

Intense heat is getting worse with climate change as small increases in temperature can magnify extremes, according to a study by Climate Central, an...

July 31, 2019
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  • Kristen Rogers
Local governments in Georgia are working to find solutions to adapte to climate change.

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  • Politics

Southern Cities Cross Political Divide To Combat Climate Change

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is headed to Washington D.C. Wednesday to testify in front of a Senate committee about the city’s plans for climate...

July 17, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
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Home Depot store greeter Danny Olivar, right, helps a customer buying an air conditioner. A new study finds Georgians will need to adapt to more days of extreme heat in the coming decades.

Study Finds Warming Climate Will Mean More Extreme Heat

Georgia will see more days of extreme heat as the climate continues to warm. A study by the advocacy group Union of Concerned Scientists finds that if...

July 16, 2019
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By:
  • Emily Jones

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