Aug 02 80 percent of humans on Earth had hotter July due to climate change, scientists find By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press A new quick study finds that human-caused global warming made July hotter for four out of five people on Earth. Continue reading
Jul 28 Unhoused people in Phoenix struggle to stay safe from record high temperatures By Thomas Machowicz, Anita Snow, Associated Press Homeless in America’s hottest big metro, Stefon James Dewitt Livengood counts on his neighbors in a sprawling downtown tent city to stay safe as temperatures soared over 110 degrees Fahrenheit every day this month. Continue reading
Jul 26 Tips for staying safe in extreme heat By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Extreme heat is the top weather-related cause of death in the U.S. Experts say it's crucial not to underestimate the risks. Continue reading
Jul 26 South Florida water temperature hits triple digits, may have set world record for warmest seawater By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press The water temperature on the tip of Florida hit hot tub levels, exceeding 100 degrees two days in a row, which meteorologists say could potentially be the hottest seawater ever measured. Continue reading
Jul 25 Climate change influencing July heat waves in Europe, China and America, study says By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Climate change's sweaty fingerprints are all over the July heat waves gripping much of the globe. Continue reading
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