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Extreme heat, weather conditions attributed to stagnant jet stream

It’s no coincidence that extreme heat is engulfing huge swaths of Asia, Europe and North America all at the same time. Powerful weather forces are combining to create the planet-wide conditions, and there’s unlikely to be relief from the scorching temperatures anytime soon.

Tribune News Service · Jul 21, 2023

Climate change keeps making wildfires and smoke worse. Scientists call it the 'new abnormal'

As smoky as the summer has been so far, scientists say it will likely be worse in future years because of climate change

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023

Duke comes out against Ph.D. student union in letter, students respond

On Friday, Duke University doctoral students filed to form a federally recognized union, one with the power to negotiate wages and benefits on their behalf. Three days later, the school administration announced its position on the union — and it wasn’t favorable.

Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023

What’s behind the heatwaves impacting the United States?

Millions of Americans are under heat warnings as the nation braces for record-breaking temperatures and dangerous heat.

Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2022