Helicopters scramble to rescue people in flooded Iowa town while much of US toils again in heat The governor of Iowa is sending helicopters to a small town to evacuate people from flooded homes The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024
British tourists warned to expect extreme weather conditions as heatwaves grip Europe Sweltering heatwave sweeps southern Europe as forecasters warn temperatures could “go down in history” The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024
Heatwaves ‘likely to hit UK’ after drizzly spring – but it will not last Most of the UK ‘will experience the finest conditions and highest temperatures so far this year’, the Met Office said. Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2024
Climate change makes India's monsoons erratic. Can farmers still find a way to prosper? Most of India’s 120 million farmers depend on rain from monsoons for a good harvest The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024
Coldest start to winter in decades in some areas with polar air mass predicted across Australia next week Many parts of Victoria, NSW and Queensland have shivered through temperatures between 2C and 5C below average, the BoM says The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2024
16 Pairs of Polished Suit Shorts That Can Work at the Office (With HR's Approval, of Course) There are pairs that will be accepted by your company and your coworkers that are meant to be paired with a suit jacket or vest. Fashion Times · Jun 21, 2024
At least 6 heat-related deaths reported in metro Phoenix so far this year as high hits 115 degrees At least six people have died from heat-related causes this year so far in sizzling metro Phoenix, where the temperatures this week hit 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 Celsius), Arizona’s Maricopa Department of Public Health reported this week The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024
FEMA is ready for an extreme hurricane and wildfire season, but money is a concern, Mayorkas says The head of the Homeland Security Department says the agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country is prepared as it goes into what is expected to be an intense hurricane and wildfire season The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court blocks the state’s Rio Grande water deal with New Mexico Water law experts say the Supreme Court's recent decision will set a precedent for the federal government to intervene in water conflicts between states moving forward. The Texas Tribune · Jun 21, 2024
Extreme Heat Is New Danger Stalking US-bound Migrants In the Mexican desert near the US border, security forces are on alert after a man was found dead from heat stroke on the journey to what he hoped would be a better life in North America. International Business Times · Jun 21, 2024
Couple left 5-year-old and baby locked in 125-degree car for 40 minutes as they shopped at Walmart, cops say Bystanders saw the children locked in the car and called 911 The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024
Balkan region hit by major power outage during heatwave Cause of blackout remains unknown, but early indications point to spike in electricity use due to severe heat. Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2024
How does heat kill? It confuses your brain. It shuts down your organs. It overworks your heart. When dangerous heat waves strike, what happens inside the human body can become a life-or-death battle decided by just a few degrees The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024
Heatwave continues to roast 65m people in US midwest and north-east Daily heat records were broken in the early season heatwave, yet relief in sight as cooler weather forecast The Guardian - US · Jun 21, 2024
Top News · Jun 21, 2024 Balkans Hit By Major Power Outage Amid Sweltering Heat Balkans face major power outage and health risks during early heat wave, prompting concerns about climate change impact.
The Guardian - US · Jun 21, 2024 Elected officials in sweltering US states prioritizing fossil fuel cash over people Governors of Florida, Texas, Louisiana and Nevada have all received money from oil and gas firms as residents suffer
International Business Times · Jun 21, 2024 'Bodies On The Ground': Pilgrims Recount Hajj Heat Horrors After years of failing to secure a hajj visa, Yasser finally concluded he had no choice but to perform the holy pilgrimage illegally, a move he has now come to regret.
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024 Balkan countries swelter in early summer heat wave with people warned to take extra care Authorities in Western Balkan countries are warning citizens to be cautious, drink water and avoid sunshine as an early heat wave this summer gripped the region, sending temperatures soaring to nearly 40 degrees Celsius
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2024 Climate engineering off US coast could increase heatwaves in Europe, study finds Scientists call for regulation to stop regional use of marine cloud brightening having negative impact elsewhere
Salon · Jun 21, 2024 Climate change promises more deadly heat Across the world, climate change is driving deadly heat — but it will only worsen unless we end fossil fuels
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024 California workplace safety board approves heat protections for indoor workers, excluding prisons California’s workplace regulators passed rules that would protect indoor workers from extreme heat
Latin Times · Jun 20, 2024 Latinos are the second most likely demographic to suffer heat-related deaths in New York A report by the New York City Health Department revealed that there are about 350 heat-related deaths each year
The Guardian - US · Jun 20, 2024 Record high temperatures sweep US north-east as tropical storm hits Texas Heatwave leads to record daily highs in New York and Maine, as US south-west sees wildfires and excessive rainfall
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024 Millions sweating it out as heat wave nears peak from Midwest to Maine A heat wave is moving closer to the breaking point from the Midwest to New England as millions of people sweat it out for another day
Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2024 Heatwaves: where in the world are they happening? From the US and Saudi Arabia to India, here are the places facing extreme heat worldwide