Extreme Heat

Climate change is intensifying drought across Europe by accelerating the loss of water through extreme heat, according to a new analysis published on Thursday, as falling water levels continue to disrupt farming, shipping and industry…
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Half the global population endured an additional month of extreme heat over the past year because of manmade climate change, a new study found Friday. The findings underscore how the continued burning of fossil fuels is harming health and…
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UN, United States: Nearly half a billion children are facing twice as many days of extreme heat each year — or more — than their grandparents did, the UN said Tuesday, warning of deadly consequences. As climate change continues to push up…
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Hena Khan, a grade nine student in Dhaka, has struggled to focus on her studies this week as temperatures surpassed 43 degrees Celsius (109 degrees Fahrenheit) in the Bangladesh capital. “There is no real education in schools in this…
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Millions suffered through intense heat on Wednesday as fires raged, health worries mounted and the world appeared headed for its hottest month of July on record. As temperature records tumbled on three continents, experts pointed the…
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On the precipice of another punishing heatwave spell, Delhi is predicted to see a jump of two to three degrees Celsius in the maximum temperature today. The Safdarjung Observatory – Delhi’s base weather station – had recorded a maximum…
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