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EnvironmentPeople are literally dying because it’s so hot outside—turns out machines aren’t doing so great either
By Matthew T. Hughes, Srinivas Garimella and The ConversationAugust 29, 2023
A record heat wave has boiled the U.S. southwest this year, exposing workers to health risks.
HealthRecord high temperatures shine spotlight on the rising risk of death and injury for workers toiling in extreme heat
By Gabe Stern and The Associated PressAugust 28, 2023
‘Chief heat officer’: Extreme heat is forcing authorities to consider new worker protections amid rising deaths and injuries
Environment‘Chief heat officer’: Extreme heat is forcing authorities to consider new worker protections amid rising deaths and injuries
By Gabe Stern and The Associated PressAugust 27, 2023
Kansas City Public Schools sends students home early because of the ‘intense heat wave’
EnvironmentKansas City Public Schools sends students home early because of the ‘intense heat wave’
By Chris MorrisAugust 22, 2023
Business woman turning on the thermostat at the office.
CommentaryLower productivity, higher mortality rates, and indoor overcooling. Here’s why heat waves are so much worse for women
By Talia VarleyAugust 4, 2023
Korea is so hot workers are being given ice vests to cool down
EnvironmentKorea is so hot workers are being given ice vests to cool down
By Heesu Lee and BloombergAugust 3, 2023
Iran
EnvironmentThe heat is so bad in Iran that the government declared a 2-day public holiday amid scorching 122-degree temperatures
By Liza Tetley, Jack Wittels, Arsalan Shahla and BloombergAugust 2, 2023
heat wave
Environment4 out of 5 people on Earth were hotter this July because of climate change, study finds. That’s over 6.5 billion humans
By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressAugust 2, 2023
Climate change
EnvironmentThe heat, the rain and the smoke: July’s record-setting weather is just the beginning of the summer of Earth’s discontent
By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressJuly 31, 2023
Texas braces for more record heat, as temps soar as high as 112
EnvironmentTexas braces for more record heat, as temps soar as high as 112
By Chris MorrisJuly 31, 2023
Arizona heat
EnvironmentPhoenix is about to see high temps fall under 110 degrees—but only because monsoon rains are coming
By Anita Snow and The Associated PressJuly 30, 2023
Silver thermometer leaning against red background shows high temperature
EnvironmentClimate change is killing summer traditions like vacationing and going outside—extreme temperatures may be here to stay
By Paige HagyJuly 28, 2023
Extreme heat
EnvironmentDangerous heat is moving from the southwest to the eastern half of the U.S. with 60% of Americans facing heat or flood warnings
By Drew Costley and The Associated PressJuly 28, 2023
Southwest heat wave is so intense that roads and doorknobs are sending people to the hospital with burns
EnvironmentSouthwest heat wave is so intense that roads and doorknobs are sending people to the hospital with burns
By Chris MorrisJuly 26, 2023
Phoenix posts record 10th straight day of 110-degree heat—and only drops to 90 degrees at night—turning the city into a ghost town
EnvironmentPhoenix posts record 10th straight day of 110-degree heat—and only drops to 90 degrees at night—turning the city into a ghost town
By Seth Borenstein, Anita Snow and The Associated PressJuly 19, 2023
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