The Latest Breaking News on Climate change

Iran’s surprise ‘unprecedented heat’ shutdown raises questions

Government offices, banks, capital markets and private businesses will remain shut until Saturday.

Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2023

Do phrases like 'global boiling' help or hinder climate action?

Last week, United Nations General Secretary António Guterres coined an arresting new term. The era of global warming has ended, he declared dramatically, and the era of “global boiling” has arrived.

The Conversation · Aug 3, 2023

Heatwave sees hundreds fall ill at World Scout Jamboree in South Korea

At least 400 require treatment for heat-related symptoms on first day of global event attracting more than 40,000 young people from 158 countries

The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2023

Climate change made July hotter for 4 of 5 humans on Earth, scientists find

A new quick study finds that human-caused global warming made July hotter for four out of five people on Earth

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

‘The cruelty Olympics’: Texas workers condemn elimination of water breaks

Outdoor workers express anger and fear of potential repercussions after governor rescinds mandatory breaks amid extreme heat

The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2023

Amid extreme temperatures, Texas state parks can be a respite — or a heated hindrance all their own

More than 1 million people visited Texas’ 89 state parks in June. In locations without bodies of water, park officials warn attendees not to overdo it as three-digit temperatures persist.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 1, 2023

Northeast Braces For Return Of Downpours And Flash Flooding

Cool and dry weather to give way to increased humidity and heavy rain later this week.

Zenger · Aug 1, 2023

Northern Ireland and parts of England had wettest July on record

Met Office figures show UK had average 140.1mm of rain in July – the sixth highest total since records began in 1836

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023

This 2-minute trick is the quickest way to cool down at night

Struggling to sleep in the heatwave? This is a super-simple way to cool down fast.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 1, 2023

Weekend Storms To Blast Northeast Before Pattern Flip

A batch of cool air with origins in central Canada will move into the Midwest and Northeast this weekend. 

Zenger · Aug 1, 2023