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Should you go to work during a heat wave? Your productivity suffers, and GDP tanks when it’s hot
Environment
Should you go to work during a heat wave? Your productivity suffers, and GDP tanks when it’s hot
By Catherina GioinoJune 30, 2026
Woman hides from the sun in front of Big Ben in London
Economy
‘London isn’t just calling—it’s cooking.’ Europe’s largest economies face over $600 billion in heat-driven losses by 2030
By Tristan BoveJune 23, 2026
The U.S. just had its hottest March in 132 years. Scientists say to buckle up for the rest of the year
Environment
The U.S. just had its hottest March in 132 years. Scientists say to buckle up for the rest of the year
By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressApril 8, 2026
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Environment
‘Almost impossible’: Another one of the hottest years on record brings previously unimaginable frequency of heat waves
By Alexa St. John and The Associated PressDecember 30, 2025
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Commentary
Top climate tech exec: The AC gap between Europe and America is becoming an economic liability
By Taco EngelaarAugust 11, 2025
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Environment
July 2025 was the third-hottest ever recorded, EU scientists say
By Paolo Santalucia, Suman Naishadham and The Associated PressAugust 7, 2025
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Environment
House too hot? Energy bill already too high? This UK professor says smearing yogurt on your windows can cool your home
By Chris MorrisJuly 14, 2025
Heat dome bringing ‘near historic ’ heat wave settles over Northeast: ‘Like an air fryer, it’s going to be hot’
Environment
Heat dome bringing ‘near historic ’ heat wave settles over Northeast: ‘Like an air fryer, it’s going to be hot’
By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressJune 24, 2025
Summer 2024 officially sweltered to Earth’s hottest on record
Environment
Summer 2024 officially sweltered to Earth’s hottest on record
By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressSeptember 6, 2024
A family orders ice cream from an ice cream truck.
Retail
It’s hotter than ever but people don’t want ice cream, leaving sweets purveyors struggling
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 26, 2024
Tired young woman in a sports court
Health
Heat training can help you get more out of hot weather workouts
By Ani FreedmanAugust 11, 2024
July was the first month in over a year that didn’t set a heat record
Environment
July was the first month in over a year that didn’t set a heat record
By Alexa St. John and The Associated PressAugust 8, 2024
7-in-10 Americans say extreme heat has driven up their electricity bills in the last year
Personal Finance
7-in-10 Americans say extreme heat has driven up their electricity bills in the last year
By Isabella O'Malley, Linley Sanders and The Associated PressAugust 7, 2024
Heatwave deaths expose air conditioning crisis: Elderly and minorities most at risk
Environment
Heatwave deaths expose air conditioning crisis: Elderly and minorities most at risk
By Anita SnowAugust 2, 2024
Bosses are outfitting workers with everything from cooling hats to bracelets that measure body heat to protect them in heatwaves
Success
Bosses are outfitting workers with everything from cooling hats to bracelets that measure body heat to protect them in heatwaves
By Dorany Pineda, Kendria LaFleur and The Associated PressJuly 24, 2024
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