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The Latest Breaking News on Climate change

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

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

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.

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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

The Guardian - US

'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.

International Business Times

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 Independent UK

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

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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

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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

The Independent UK

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

Latin Times

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 Guardian - US

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

The Independent UK

Heatwaves: where in the world are they happening?

From the US and Saudi Arabia to India, here are the places facing extreme heat worldwide

Evening Standard

Heat wave claims lives of at least 125 in Mexico this year, hitting country's most vulnerable

Mexico's healthy ministry as tallied at least 125 heat-related deaths this year

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The Independent UK

Red weather warning issued for parts of Europe as Greece put on fire alert

Winds from North Africa are pushing a hot and dry front across the Balkans

The Independent UK

Hajj pilgrim deaths surge past 1,000 as Saudi Arabia faces extreme temperatures

Around 1.8 million Muslims have taken part in the days-long pilgrimage this year

The Conversation

Extreme heat can be dangerous for runners, cyclists and anyone spending time outdoors: 6 tips for staying safe

When summer starts with a stifling heat wave, as many places are seeing in 2024, it can pose risks for just about anyone who spends time outside, whether they’re runners, people who walk or cycle to work, outdoor workers or kids playing sports.

The Independent UK

Extreme heat in India has killed more than 100 people in the past three and a half months

Data from India's Health Ministry shows a monthslong heat wave across swathes of India has killed more than 100 people and led to over 40,000 suspected cases of heat stroke in the last three and a half months

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Monsoon in Himachal Pradesh to delay by a week: IMD

The monsoon in Himachal Pradesh is expected to be delayed by around a week, the Indian Metrological Department said. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

What is Hajj and why are there so many deaths during the Muslim pilgrimage?

At least 550 pilgrims have reportedly died this year in Mecca, Islam's holiest city, but the annual ritual remains vital for Muslims — here’s why

International Business Times

Iraqis Flock To River Or Ice Rink To Escape Searing Heat

In the sizzling Baghdad heat, Mussa Abdallah takes to the Tigris river during the day to cool off, while others opt for ice skating to escape the relentless temperatures.

Latin Times

Ecuador left in the dark following nationwide power outage

The incident also affected the capital's subway system

Dynamite News

Met office predicts rain in some parts of Madhya Pradesh for next two days

The Meteorological office on Thursday predicted rainfall and strong wind in some parts of Madhya Pradesh for the next two days. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

What is causing the dangerous heatwave in the US and will it affect the UK?

The National Weather Service says the heatwave is ‘potentially the longest experienced in decades for some locations’

International Business Times

Death Toll Tops 1,000 After Hajj Marked By Extreme Heat: AFP Tally

The death toll from this year's hajj has exceeded 1,000, an AFP tally said on Thursday, more than half of them unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat in Saudi Arabia.

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