Jul 24 Why advocates say more can be done to prevent heat-related deaths By Anita Snow, Associated Press Gov. Katie Hobbs has demanded that Arizona’s power companies spell out in writing their plans during the current hot spell for disconnections of service, how they will handle possible grid outages and how they will react in the event of… Continue reading
Jul 24 Wildfires continue to burn in Greece, forcing more evacuations By Michael Varaklas, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press Heat wave conditions are expected to persist through Thursday. Continue reading
Jul 19 Wildfires rage outside Athens as scorching European heat wave continues By Derek Gatopoulos, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Evacuations from the Greek capital continued for a third day. Continue reading
Jul 18 Phoenix on track to break record for weeks of extreme heat By Seth Borenstein, Anita Snow, Associated Press The length of Phoenix's heat wave is notable even during a summer in which much of the southern United States and the world as a whole has been cooking in record temperatures, something scientists say is stoked by climate change. Continue reading
Jul 17 Heat wave scorches southern Europe, prompting public health warnings By Associated Press Officials are urging people to stay indoors during the hottest hours, drink at least 1.5 liters (about half a gallon) of water a day and refrain from strenuous exercise at peak daylight times. Continue reading
Jul 14 Extreme heat wave sears Southwest By Eugene Garcia, Janie Har, Associated Press More than a third of Americans are under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings as a blistering heatwave continues across the Southwest and California. Continue reading
Jul 13 Dangerous heat wave baking U.S. Southwest brings triple digit temperatures, fire risk to California By Christopher Weber, Associated Press Forecasters say blistering conditions Thursday will build throughout the weekend in the central and southern parts of California, where many residents should prepare for the hottest weather of the year. Continue reading
Jul 12 Sweltering heat wave moves across southern Europe By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Spain is sweltering under an unrelenting heat wave as temperatures start to build toward what is forecast to be a torrid weekend across southern Europe. Continue reading
Jul 10 As China struggles with heat, flooding and drought, employers are ordered to limit outdoor work By Associated Press Employers across much of China have been ordered to limit outdoor work due to scorching temperatures, while areas in the east and southwest have been warned to prepare for torrential rain. Continue reading
Jul 07 Germany, Austria issues health warning as heatwave rolls in By Associated Press Germany's Health Ministry urged people to stay indoors, consume enough liquids and avoid strenuous activity, particularly during the day. Continue reading