Heat
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Sports
Workers Exposed to Extreme Heat Have Few Protections
Tens of millions of Americans are struggling to cope with soaring temperatures. OSHA is developing new workplace safety standards, but…
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World
Central U.S. Swelters Under Heat Dome, Forcing Cancellations and Precautions
A summer of extreme weather continued as residents coped with oppressive heat across a large stretch of the nation’s midsection.
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World
It’s Been a Hellish Summer for the Mediterranean. And It’s Not Over.
Record heat and wildfires have turned summer holidays into nightmares and called into question the future of cherished tourist destinations.
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World
How to Stay Cool in New York City During Extreme Heat
Officials are encouraging residents to take advantage of cooling centers and splash pads. They are also warning against operating air…
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Real Estate
What You Can Do at Home to Help Stem Climate Change
Relatively simple measures like thermostat control, composting and switching to electric appliances can make a big difference.
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World
It’s Scorching in Iran, and There’s Less and Less Water to Help
Water shortages from longtime mismanagement have left people with shrinking options, as temperatures spike and growing poverty makes air-conditioning unaffordable…
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World
Around the Globe, Searing Heat With No Sign of Relief
In Asia, Europe and the United States, records are shattering, and forecasters say there’s no respite in sight.
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World
Heat Waves Grip 3 Continents as Climate Change Warms Earth
Across North America, Europe and Asia, hundreds of millions of people endured blistering conditions. The U.S. special envoy for climate…
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World
As China Bakes in Record Heat, Kerry Presses Beijing on Climate Change
In the sandstone desert of China’s far west, a local meteorological station recorded an all-time high temperature of 126 degrees.…
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World
The Weather by the Numbers
Lots of triple-digit numbers tell the story of the early summer’s torrid heat wave.