Over 20,000 died in western Europe’s summer heatwaves, figures show This summer’s temperatures would have been virtually impossible without climate crisis, scientists say The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022
Dumfries and Galloway Council to turn down building temperatures due to rising energy costs It was one of 13 energy saving measures agreed with the local authority's energy bills set to jump from £6.4 million to £9.7 million Daily Record · Nov 24, 2022
Roebourne Prison air conditioning plans need to be fast-tracked, Indigenous leaders say Indigenous leaders in Western Australia's north have welcomed a decision to install air conditioning in all cells at Roebourne Regional Prison, but say prisoners can't wait another summer for heat relief. ABC News · Nov 24, 2022
Doctors begin prescribing heating to vulnerable patients that can't afford to stay warm The Warm Home Prescription pilot, which aims to cover the cost of heating for patients who suffer from medical conditions that worsen in the cold, has already benefitted 28 low-income patients. Daily Record · Nov 23, 2022
This energy-efficient heater is now under £2 thanks to money-saving offer The heater is perfect for keeping you warm this winter without racking up a hefty heating bill! Daily Mirror · Nov 23, 2022
Scottish Government issues easy guide to Winter Heating Payments The Scottish Government and Social Security Scotland has issued an easy-to-read guide on Winter Heating Payments, describing what they are and how to apply for them. Glasgow Live · Nov 23, 2022
France's summer heatwaves likely to have caused 2,816 additional deaths Three successive heatwaves and COVID-19 are likely to have caused more than 10,000 additional deaths in France during this summer, the health ministry said. Reuters · Nov 22, 2022
Amazon slashes electric blanket costing 1p per night by £25 in Black Friday sale Originally priced at £60, the blanket's price has been cut to just £34.98. Daily Record · Nov 22, 2022
DVLA staff wrap themselves in blankets after being told office will have no central heating for a week The boilers have been down since Friday and there's still another several days to go Wales Online · Nov 22, 2022
When will elections focus on climate? Most pressing issue was missing in action in the 2022 midterm elections Salon · Nov 22, 2022
GPs are prescribing heating for people who can't afford to keep warm A small trial is now being expanded to more patients Wales Online · Nov 22, 2022
Extreme heat killing prisoners in Texas Texas officials claimed that no prisoners have been killed by heat. A new report shows they're wrong Salon · Nov 18, 2022
UK could have slashed gas use with higher rates of heat pumps, analysis finds Gas imports in 2021 could have been cut by a fifth, according to researchers. The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022
Mediterranean marine heatwaves threaten coastal livelihoods (This Nov. 13 story has been corrected to show sea is overall 1.2C warmer than 30 years ago, not 0.4C, in 18th paragraph) Reuters · Nov 13, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 9, 2022 Heatwaves Could Kill 90,000 Europeans Per Year by 2100 If nothing is done, heatwaves could lead to the deaths of 90,000 Europeans each year by the end of the century, the European Environment Agency said. "Without adaptation measures, and under a scenario of 3 degrees Celsius global warming by 2100, 90,000 Europeans could die from extreme heat annually," it…
Radio France Internationale · Nov 8, 2022 WHO says European 2022 heatwaves caused at least 15,000 excess deaths The World Health Organization has revealed that at least 15,000 people died in Europe because of extreme hot weather in 2022, with Spain and Germany among the worst-affected countries.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022 Climate crisis study finds heatwaves have cost global economy $16tn Researchers examining data going back to 1990s find global south has borne brunt despite causing least emissions
Reuters · Oct 13, 2022 Heat waves, flood, drought: Four in five of world's cities at risk, study shows Four in five cities across the world are facing significant climate hazards such as heat waves, floods and droughts, data from environmental disclosure non-profit CDP showed on Thursday.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 11, 2022 How many people died in California's record-breaking heat wave? The state doesn't know LOS ANGELES — It was the worst California heat wave ever recorded in September — an epic grilling that disabled one of Twitter's main data centers, pushed the power grid to its limit and triggered a succession of weather and safety alerts.
Wales Online · Oct 7, 2022 3,271 more people died during heat waves in England and Wales this summer A total of 56,303 deaths took place during five periods of hot weather between mid-June and late August
Texas Observer · Oct 6, 2022 Strangest State: Heat Waves, Emus, and Prairie Dogs Dog weddings, record-breaking temperatures, creepy dolls on the beach and more: notes from far-flung Texas.
USAFacts · Oct 1, 2022 How frequent are heat waves in the US? Our nation, in numbers. USAFacts provides a comprehensive, nonpartisan view of the state of our union.
Los Angeles Times · Sep 30, 2022 A $50,000 electric bill? The cost of cooling LA's biggest houses in a heat wave Cooling off a 1,500-square-foot bungalow in a heat wave is expensive enough. But how big are the bills for the ever-larger mega-mansions crowning our hills?
Los Angeles Times · Sep 28, 2022 'We're at the tail end of this': Heat wave in Southern California extended through Wednesday LOS ANGELES — Southern California is at the tail end of its mini-heat wave, with temperatures in some areas expected to reach triple digits on Wednesday before cooling off into the weekend.
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022 Study: Heat wave led to unprecedented melt of Swiss glaciers An academic study says Switzerland’s glaciers are melting like never before