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If you thought this summer’s heat waves were bad, a new study has some disturbing news about dangerous heat in the future

The tropics are projected to face almost daily dangerous heat by 2100. And “extremely dangerous” heat that’s almost unheard of today will occur more often in several regions.

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If you thought this summer’s heat waves were bad, a new study has some disturbing news about dangerous heat in the future

If you thought this summer’s heat waves were bad, a new study has some disturbing news about dangerous heat in the future

The tropics are projected to face almost daily dangerous heat by 2100. And “extremely dangerous” heat that’s almost unheard of today will occur more often in several regions.

Top Ten Heat-Related Terms You Need to Pay Attention to While Reading UCS’s Killer Heat Report

Top Ten Heat-Related Terms You Need to Pay Attention to While Reading UCS’s Killer Heat Report

Because extreme heat is one of the deadliest weather hazards we currently face, Union of Concerned Scientist’s Killer Heat Report for the United States is the most important document I have ...

Heat Waves and Climate Change: What the Science Tells Us about Extreme Heat Events (2018)

Heat Waves and Climate Change: What the Science Tells Us about Extreme Heat Events (2018)

Over the coming decades, every region of the US is expected to experience hotter temperatures and more frequent and intense heat waves.

Op-Ed: Expect hotter and deadlier heat waves that will make this summer seem cool

Op-Ed: Expect hotter and deadlier heat waves that will make this summer seem cool

To say that 120 degrees in Canada is a 'once in 1,000 years' event is nonsense at this point, because the baseline has shifted so radically.

Heat-stress impacts predicted to double by 2099

Heat-stress impacts predicted to double by 2099

As heat, humidity and populations rise, so too will heat stress by the end of the 21st century, researchers say, likely increasing the health risks of millions of people but also signaling ...

Keeping cool in a warmer world

Keeping cool in a warmer world

In this blog for GreenWorld, climate justice and energy campaigner Clémence Hutin writes about the significance of Europe's heatwave of 2018, and how it should be a wakeup call not for a ...

Study finds 'very concerning' 74% increase in deaths associated with extreme heat brought on by the climate crisis

Study finds 'very concerning' 74% increase in deaths associated with extreme heat brought on by the climate crisis

A pair of new studies out Thursday find a "very concerning" rise in the number of climate-relate deaths and paint a world where people struggle

With Temperatures Rising, Can Animals Survive the Heat Stress?

With Temperatures Rising, Can Animals Survive the Heat Stress?

A growing number of studies show that warming temperatures are increasing mortality in creatures ranging from birds in the Mojave Desert, to mammals in Australia, to bumblebees in North ...

A Climate for All of Us

A Climate for All of Us

The Nature Conservancy’s new chief scientist, Katharine Hayhoe, shares why she cares about climate change and her fears about who will be hit hardest by its impacts.

The first undeniable climate change deaths

The first undeniable climate change deaths

In 2018 in Japan, more than 1,000 people died during an unprecedented heat wave. In 2019, scientists proved it would have been impossible without global warming.

The air conditioning paradox

The air conditioning paradox

How do we cool people without heating up the planet?

As heat waves hit U.S. and Europe, leaders split on climate change

As heat waves hit U.S. and Europe, leaders split on climate change

Leaders in Europe are calling for climate change action as heat waves break centuries-old records, while U.S. officials are loath to address climate policy amid extreme heat.

It’s Hot Outside — And That’s Bad News For Children’s Health

It’s Hot Outside — And That’s Bad News For Children’s Health

As temperatures climb across the country, health experts are concerned for the well-being of children.

Is This a Typical Texas Heat Wave or the Coldest Summer of the Rest of Our Lives?

Is This a Typical Texas Heat Wave or the Coldest Summer of the Rest of Our Lives?

Across the state, Texans are experiencing record-high temperatures, but we might be recalling this summer fondly some day.

The First Undeniable Climate Change Deaths

The First Undeniable Climate Change Deaths

In 2018 in Japan, more than 1,000 people died during an unprecedented heat wave. In 2019, scientists proved it would have been impossible without global warming.